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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,768.21, 579,293.64 and 238,476.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,768.21, 579,293.64 and 238,476.84 is: 329,105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,768.21 : 579,293.64 = 238,476.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,768.21/579,293.64 = 238,476.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,768.21x = 579,293.64 × 238,476.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,768.21x = 138,148,116,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,148,116,699.30/419,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,105.72

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