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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,819.92, 593,879.33 and 238,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,819.92, 593,879.33 and 238,159.09 is: 357,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,819.92 : 593,879.33 = 238,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,819.92/593,879.33 = 238,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,819.92x = 593,879.33 × 238,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,819.92x = 141,437,760,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,437,760,802.61/395,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,328.56

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