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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,256.09, 596,522.80 and 238,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,256.09, 596,522.80 and 238,663.16 is: 329,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,256.09 : 596,522.80 = 238,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,256.09/596,522.80 = 238,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,256.09x = 596,522.80 × 238,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,256.09x = 142,368,012,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,368,012,284.12/432,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,360.34

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