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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,292.46, 593,523.56 and 238,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,292.46, 593,523.56 and 238,172.54 is: 356,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,292.46 : 593,523.56 = 238,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,292.46/593,523.56 = 238,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,292.46x = 593,523.56 × 238,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,292.46x = 141,361,011,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,361,011,462.86/396,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,708.81

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