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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,099.24, 527,300.04 and 238,942.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,099.24, 527,300.04 and 238,942.28 is: 329,742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,099.24 : 527,300.04 = 238,942.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,099.24/527,300.04 = 238,942.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,099.24x = 527,300.04 × 238,942.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,099.24x = 125,994,273,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,994,273,801.69/382,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,742.28

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