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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,534.42, 569,187.71 and 238,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,534.42, 569,187.71 and 238,060.42 is: 328,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,534.42 : 569,187.71 = 238,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,534.42/569,187.71 = 238,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,534.42x = 569,187.71 × 238,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,534.42x = 135,501,063,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,501,063,580.89/412,534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,460.02

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