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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,593.26, 551,449.56 and 238,541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,593.26, 551,449.56 and 238,541.82 is: 329,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,593.26 : 551,449.56 = 238,541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,593.26/551,449.56 = 238,541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,593.26x = 551,449.56 × 238,541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,593.26x = 131,543,781,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,543,781,680.60/399,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,194.20

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