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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,112.47, 596,349.15 and 238,558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,112.47, 596,349.15 and 238,558.65 is: 329,229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,112.47 : 596,349.15 = 238,558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,112.47/596,349.15 = 238,558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,112.47x = 596,349.15 × 238,558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,112.47x = 142,264,248,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,264,248,152.65/432,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,229.68

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