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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,569.14, 526,458.72 and 238,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,569.14, 526,458.72 and 238,474.54 is: 329,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,569.14 : 526,458.72 = 238,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,569.14/526,458.72 = 238,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,569.14x = 526,458.72 × 238,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,569.14x = 125,547,001,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,547,001,080.99/381,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,028.18

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