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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,413.50, 869,505.89 and 238,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,413.50, 869,505.89 and 238,136.80 is: 357,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,413.50 : 869,505.89 = 238,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,413.50/869,505.89 = 238,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,413.50x = 869,505.89 × 238,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,413.50x = 207,061,350,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,061,350,225.75/579,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,363.70

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