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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,989.23, 579,570.66 and 238,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,989.23, 579,570.66 and 238,698 is: 329,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,989.23 : 579,570.66 = 238,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,989.23/579,570.66 = 238,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,989.23x = 579,570.66 × 238,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,989.23x = 138,342,357,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,342,357,400.68/419,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,395.01

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