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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,416.40, 778,894.20 and 238,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,416.40, 778,894.20 and 238,789.20 is: 358,077.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,416.40 : 778,894.20 = 238,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,416.40/778,894.20 = 238,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,416.40x = 778,894.20 × 238,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,416.40x = 185,991,522,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,991,522,902.64/519,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,077.88

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