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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,904.98, 596,024.80 and 238,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,904.98, 596,024.80 and 238,314.44 is: 328,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,904.98 : 596,024.80 = 238,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,904.98/596,024.80 = 238,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,904.98x = 596,024.80 × 238,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,904.98x = 142,041,312,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,312,862.20/431,904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,871.68

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