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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,869.89, 595,978.80 and 238,289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,869.89, 595,978.80 and 238,289.66 is: 328,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,869.89 : 595,978.80 = 238,289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,869.89/595,978.80 = 238,289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,869.89x = 595,978.80 × 238,289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,869.89x = 142,015,585,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,015,585,619.21/431,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,838.82

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