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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,220.60, 778,571.70 and 238,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,220.60, 778,571.70 and 238,420.60 is: 357,511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,220.60 : 778,571.70 = 238,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,220.60/778,571.70 = 238,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,220.60x = 778,571.70 × 238,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,220.60x = 185,627,531,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,627,531,857.02/519,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,511.88

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