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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,112.08, 563,107.20 and 238,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,112.08, 563,107.20 and 238,269.12 is: 328,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,112.08 : 563,107.20 = 238,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,112.08/563,107.20 = 238,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,112.08x = 563,107.20 × 238,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,112.08x = 134,171,057,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,171,057,009.66/408,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,760.32

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