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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,128.66, 596,337.60 and 238,536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,128.66, 596,337.60 and 238,536.44 is: 329,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,128.66 : 596,337.60 = 238,536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,128.66/596,337.60 = 238,536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,128.66x = 596,337.60 × 238,536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,128.66x = 142,248,248,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,248,248,142.14/432,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,180.31

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