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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,714.65, 958,127.31 and 234,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,714.65, 958,127.31 and 234,016.78 is: 351,045.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,714.65 : 958,127.31 = 234,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,714.65/958,127.31 = 234,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,714.65x = 958,127.31 × 234,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,714.65x = 224,217,867,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,217,867,916.26/638,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,045.44

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