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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,098.23, 596,295.61 and 238,506.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,098.23, 596,295.61 and 238,506.00 is: 329,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,098.23 : 596,295.61 = 238,506.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,098.23/596,295.61 = 238,506.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,098.23x = 596,295.61 × 238,506.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,098.23x = 142,220,081,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220,081,280.45/432,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,138.31

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