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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,751.71, 579,272.99 and 238,494.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,751.71, 579,272.99 and 238,494.37 is: 329,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,751.71 : 579,272.99 = 238,494.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,751.71/579,272.99 = 238,494.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,751.71x = 579,272.99 × 238,494.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,751.71x = 138,153,346,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,153,346,808.07/419,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,131.11

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