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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,242.93, 599,255.12 and 238,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,242.93, 599,255.12 and 238,008.28 is: 328,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,242.93 : 599,255.12 = 238,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,242.93/599,255.12 = 238,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,242.93x = 599,255.12 × 238,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,242.93x = 142,627,676,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,627,676,206.08/434,242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,451.35

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