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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,229, 988,257.06 and 238,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,229, 988,257.06 and 238,411.32 is: 357,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,229 : 988,257.06 = 238,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,229/988,257.06 = 238,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,229x = 988,257.06 × 238,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,229x = 235,611,670,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,611,670,173.92/659,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,404.89

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