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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,787.12, 593,542.44 and 238,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,787.12, 593,542.44 and 238,043.76 is: 356,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,787.12 : 593,542.44 = 238,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,787.12/593,542.44 = 238,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,787.12x = 593,542.44 × 238,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,787.12x = 141,289,074,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,289,074,137.17/395,787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,982.50

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