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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,555.62, 965,390.17 and 238,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,555.62, 965,390.17 and 238,752.52 is: 358,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,555.62 : 965,390.17 = 238,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,555.62/965,390.17 = 238,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,555.62x = 965,390.17 × 238,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,555.62x = 230,489,335,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,489,335,870.73/643,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,149.83

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