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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,398.73, 578,786.64 and 238,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,398.73, 578,786.64 and 238,127.55 is: 328,625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,398.73 : 578,786.64 = 238,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,398.73/578,786.64 = 238,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,398.73x = 578,786.64 × 238,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,398.73x = 137,825,041,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,825,041,492.50/419,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,625.32

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