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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,413.40, 778,889.70 and 238,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,413.40, 778,889.70 and 238,786.20 is: 358,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,413.40 : 778,889.70 = 238,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,413.40/778,889.70 = 238,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,413.40x = 778,889.70 × 238,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,413.40x = 185,988,111,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988,111,682.14/519,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,073.38

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