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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,758.05, 595,827.41 and 238,161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,758.05, 595,827.41 and 238,161.09 is: 328,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,758.05 : 595,827.41 = 238,161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,758.05/595,827.41 = 238,161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,758.05x = 595,827.41 × 238,161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,758.05x = 141,902,904,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,902,904,226.67/431,758.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,663.02

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