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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,874.72, 596,020.90 and 238,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,874.72, 596,020.90 and 238,320.84 is: 328,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,874.72 : 596,020.90 = 238,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,874.72/596,020.90 = 238,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,874.72x = 596,020.90 × 238,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,874.72x = 142,044,201,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,044,201,545.56/431,874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,901.40

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