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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,883.83, 958,213.34 and 233,992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,883.83, 958,213.34 and 233,992.37 is: 350,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,883.83 : 958,213.34 = 233,992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,883.83/958,213.34 = 233,992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,883.83x = 958,213.34 × 233,992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,883.83x = 224,214,604,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,214,604,431.19/638,883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,947.38

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