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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,903.28, 958,443.84 and 234,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,903.28, 958,443.84 and 234,042.96 is: 351,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,903.28 : 958,443.84 = 234,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,903.28/958,443.84 = 234,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,903.28x = 958,443.84 × 234,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,903.28x = 224,317,033,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,317,033,307.37/638,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,097.01

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