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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,762.09, 579,287.33 and 238,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,762.09, 579,287.33 and 238,504.71 is: 329,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,762.09 : 579,287.33 = 238,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,762.09/579,287.33 = 238,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,762.09x = 579,287.33 × 238,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,762.09x = 138,162,755,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162,755,455.80/419,762.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,145.39

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