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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,425.11, 500,683.85 and 238,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,425.11, 500,683.85 and 238,538.26 is: 329,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,425.11 : 500,683.85 = 238,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,425.11/500,683.85 = 238,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,425.11x = 500,683.85 × 238,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,425.11x = 119,432,254,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,432,254,389.10/362,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,536.37

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