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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,958.96, 550,634.58 and 237,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,958.96, 550,634.58 and 237,824.28 is: 328,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,958.96 : 550,634.58 = 237,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,958.96/550,634.58 = 237,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,958.96x = 550,634.58 × 237,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,958.96x = 130,954,272,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,954,272,531.60/398,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,239.96

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