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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,988.35, 596,138.75 and 238,397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,988.35, 596,138.75 and 238,397.54 is: 328,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,988.35 : 596,138.75 = 238,397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,988.35/596,138.75 = 238,397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,988.35x = 596,138.75 × 238,397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,988.35x = 142,118,011,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,118,011,498.68/431,988.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,985.75

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