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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,111.47, 596,347.77 and 238,557.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,111.47, 596,347.77 and 238,557.65 is: 329,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,111.47 : 596,347.77 = 238,557.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,111.47/596,347.77 = 238,557.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,111.47x = 596,347.77 × 238,557.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,111.47x = 142,263,319,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263,319,612.20/432,111.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,228.29

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