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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,281.76, 957,446.94 and 238,880.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,281.76, 957,446.94 and 238,880.48 is: 358,329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,281.76 : 957,446.94 = 238,880.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,281.76/957,446.94 = 238,880.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,281.76x = 957,446.94 × 238,880.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,281.76x = 228,715,384,601.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,715,384,601.73/638,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,329.81

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