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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,883.31, 800,238.71 and 338,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,883.31, 800,238.71 and 338,119.19 is: 466,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,883.31 : 800,238.71 = 338,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,883.31/800,238.71 = 338,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,883.31x = 800,238.71 × 338,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,883.31x = 270,576,061,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,576,061,275.95/579,883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,604.33

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