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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,669.07, 595,710.72 and 238,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,669.07, 595,710.72 and 238,099.02 is: 328,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,669.07 : 595,710.72 = 238,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,669.07/595,710.72 = 238,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,669.07x = 595,710.72 × 238,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,669.07x = 141,838,138,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,838,138,635.49/431,669.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,580.73

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