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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,150.98, 863,738.44 and 238,981.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,150.98, 863,738.44 and 238,981.19 is: 358,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,150.98 : 863,738.44 = 238,981.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,150.98/863,738.44 = 238,981.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,150.98x = 863,738.44 × 238,981.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,150.98x = 206,417,235,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,417,235,323.80/576,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,269.35

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