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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,392.65, 957,552.06 and 233,857.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,392.65, 957,552.06 and 233,857.85 is: 350,773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,392.65 : 957,552.06 = 233,857.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,392.65/957,552.06 = 233,857.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,392.65x = 957,552.06 × 233,857.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,392.65x = 223,931,064,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,931,064,845.38/638,392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,773.25

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