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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,987.68, 579,592.56 and 238,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,987.68, 579,592.56 and 238,671.04 is: 329,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,987.68 : 579,592.56 = 238,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,987.68/579,592.56 = 238,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,987.68x = 579,592.56 × 238,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,987.68x = 138,331,959,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,331,959,071.46/419,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,371.47

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