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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,285.64, 578,584.92 and 238,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,285.64, 578,584.92 and 238,001.28 is: 328,425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,285.64 : 578,584.92 = 238,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,285.64/578,584.92 = 238,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,285.64x = 578,584.92 × 238,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,285.64x = 137,703,951,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,703,951,548.70/419,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,425.16

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