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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,297.69, 550,831.95 and 238,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,297.69, 550,831.95 and 238,039.11 is: 328,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,297.69 : 550,831.95 = 238,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,297.69/550,831.95 = 238,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,297.69x = 550,831.95 × 238,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,297.69x = 131,119,547,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,119,547,137.56/399,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,375.42

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