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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,868.58, 579,397.70 and 238,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,868.58, 579,397.70 and 238,556.56 is: 329,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,868.58 : 579,397.70 = 238,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,868.58/579,397.70 = 238,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,868.58x = 579,397.70 × 238,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,868.58x = 138,219,122,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,219,122,183.91/419,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,196.16

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