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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,864.20, 593,005.74 and 238,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,864.20, 593,005.74 and 238,007.08 is: 356,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,864.20 : 593,005.74 = 238,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,864.20/593,005.74 = 238,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,864.20x = 593,005.74 × 238,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,864.20x = 141,139,564,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,139,564,600.64/395,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,535.31

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