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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,856.71, 579,381.32 and 238,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,856.71, 579,381.32 and 238,544.69 is: 329,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,856.71 : 579,381.32 = 238,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,856.71/579,381.32 = 238,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,856.71x = 579,381.32 × 238,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,856.71x = 138,208,335,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,208,335,070.65/419,856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,179.77

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