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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,069.60, 778,345.20 and 238,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,069.60, 778,345.20 and 238,269.60 is: 357,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,069.60 : 778,345.20 = 238,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,069.60/778,345.20 = 238,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,069.60x = 778,345.20 × 238,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,069.60x = 185,455,999,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,455,999,465.92/519,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,285.42

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