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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,147.08, 579,782.04 and 238,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,147.08, 579,782.04 and 238,835.24 is: 329,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,147.08 : 579,782.04 = 238,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,147.08/579,782.04 = 238,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,147.08x = 579,782.04 × 238,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,147.08x = 138,472,382,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,382,671.09/420,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,580.73

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