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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,769.72, 579,295.71 and 238,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,769.72, 579,295.71 and 238,478.34 is: 329,107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,769.72 : 579,295.71 = 238,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,769.72/579,295.71 = 238,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,769.72x = 579,295.71 × 238,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,769.72x = 138,149,479,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,149,479,289.92/419,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,107.78

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