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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,955.96, 550,630.44 and 237,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,955.96, 550,630.44 and 237,821.28 is: 328,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,955.96 : 550,630.44 = 237,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,955.96/550,630.44 = 237,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,955.96x = 550,630.44 × 237,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,955.96x = 130,951,636,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,951,636,047.76/398,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,235.82

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