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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,283.83, 446,335.94 and 238,252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,283.83, 446,335.94 and 238,252.79 is: 328,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,283.83 : 446,335.94 = 238,252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,283.83/446,335.94 = 238,252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,283.83x = 446,335.94 × 238,252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,283.83x = 106,340,782,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,340,782,982.27/323,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,939.38

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