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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,275.52, 563,337.63 and 238,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,275.52, 563,337.63 and 238,476.84 is: 329,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,275.52 : 563,337.63 = 238,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,275.52/563,337.63 = 238,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,275.52x = 563,337.63 × 238,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,275.52x = 134,342,977,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,342,977,855.49/408,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,049.80

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