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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,031.32, 527,206.32 and 238,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,031.32, 527,206.32 and 238,874.32 is: 329,648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,031.32 : 527,206.32 = 238,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,031.32/527,206.32 = 238,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,031.32x = 527,206.32 × 238,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,031.32x = 125,936,051,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,936,051,189.70/382,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,648.50

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