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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,744.92, 595,811.86 and 238,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,744.92, 595,811.86 and 238,160.04 is: 328,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,744.92 : 595,811.86 = 238,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,744.92/595,811.86 = 238,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,744.92x = 595,811.86 × 238,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,744.92x = 141,898,576,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,898,576,410.07/431,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,662.99

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