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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,826.44, 395,656.02 and 238,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,826.44, 395,656.02 and 238,152.84 is: 328,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,826.44 : 395,656.02 = 238,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,826.44/395,656.02 = 238,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,826.44x = 395,656.02 × 238,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,826.44x = 94,226,604,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,226,604,826.10/286,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,514.36

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