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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,285.26, 563,251.82 and 238,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,285.26, 563,251.82 and 238,444.46 is: 328,947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,285.26 : 563,251.82 = 238,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,285.26/563,251.82 = 238,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,285.26x = 563,251.82 × 238,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,285.26x = 134,304,276,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,304,276,063.92/408,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,947.16

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