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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,019.81, 527,190.46 and 238,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,019.81, 527,190.46 and 238,862.84 is: 329,632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,019.81 : 527,190.46 = 238,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,019.81/527,190.46 = 238,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,019.81x = 527,190.46 × 238,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,019.81x = 125,926,207,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,926,207,263.40/382,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,632.67

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