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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,941.96, 596,075.83 and 238,351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,941.96, 596,075.83 and 238,351.45 is: 328,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,941.96 : 596,075.83 = 238,351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,941.96/596,075.83 = 238,351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,941.96x = 596,075.83 × 238,351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,941.96x = 142,075,538,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,075,538,390.45/431,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,922.75

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