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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,937.95, 579,489.39 and 238,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,937.95, 579,489.39 and 238,624.72 is: 329,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,937.95 : 579,489.39 = 238,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,937.95/579,489.39 = 238,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,937.95x = 579,489.39 × 238,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,937.95x = 138,280,491,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,280,491,983.00/419,937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,287.91

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