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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,221.28, 550,873.08 and 238,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,221.28, 550,873.08 and 238,095.24 is: 328,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,221.28 : 550,873.08 = 238,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,221.28/550,873.08 = 238,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,221.28x = 550,873.08 × 238,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,221.28x = 131,160,258,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160,258,192.14/399,221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,540.25

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