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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,514.32, 578,989 and 238,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,514.32, 578,989 and 238,271.44 is: 328,848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,514.32 : 578,989 = 238,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,514.32/578,989 = 238,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,514.32x = 578,989 × 238,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,514.32x = 137,956,542,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,956,542,774.16/419,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,848.23

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