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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,040.51, 527,218.41 and 238,884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,040.51, 527,218.41 and 238,884.35 is: 329,661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,040.51 : 527,218.41 = 238,884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,040.51/527,218.41 = 238,884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,040.51x = 527,218.41 × 238,884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,040.51x = 125,944,224,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,944,224,544.79/382,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,661.97

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