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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,361.65, 529,129.22 and 238,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,361.65, 529,129.22 and 238,277 is: 328,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,361.65 : 529,129.22 = 238,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,361.65/529,129.22 = 238,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,361.65x = 529,129.22 × 238,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,361.65x = 126,079,323,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,079,323,153.94/383,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,878.29

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