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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,416, 537,452.40 and 238,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,416, 537,452.40 and 238,600.48 is: 329,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,416 : 537,452.40 = 238,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,416/537,452.40 = 238,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,416x = 537,452.40 × 238,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,416x = 128,236,400,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,236,400,617.15/389,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,304.40

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