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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,725.94, 579,203.39 and 238,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,725.94, 579,203.39 and 238,437.14 is: 329,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,725.94 : 579,203.39 = 238,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,725.94/579,203.39 = 238,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,725.94x = 579,203.39 × 238,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,725.94x = 138,103,597,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,103,597,489.98/419,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,032.79

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