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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,273.34, 582,748.55 and 238,497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,273.34, 582,748.55 and 238,497.17 is: 329,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,273.34 : 582,748.55 = 238,497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,273.34/582,748.55 = 238,497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,273.34x = 582,748.55 × 238,497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,273.34x = 138,983,875,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,983,875,890.38/422,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,132.49

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