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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,127.66, 596,336.22 and 238,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,127.66, 596,336.22 and 238,535.44 is: 329,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,127.66 : 596,336.22 = 238,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,127.66/596,336.22 = 238,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,127.66x = 596,336.22 × 238,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,127.66x = 142,247,322,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,247,322,625.64/432,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,178.93

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