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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,659.31, 579,111.71 and 238,370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,659.31, 579,111.71 and 238,370.69 is: 328,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,659.31 : 579,111.71 = 238,370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,659.31/579,111.71 = 238,370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,659.31x = 579,111.71 × 238,370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,659.31x = 138,043,253,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,043,253,812.37/419,659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,941.24

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