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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,131.60, 778,812.60 and 238,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,131.60, 778,812.60 and 238,581.20 is: 357,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,131.60 : 778,812.60 = 238,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,131.60/778,812.60 = 238,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,131.60x = 778,812.60 × 238,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,131.60x = 185,810,044,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,810,044,683.12/519,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,924.74

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