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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,893.40, 869,829.12 and 238,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,893.40, 869,829.12 and 238,264.20 is: 357,391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,893.40 : 869,829.12 = 238,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,893.40/869,829.12 = 238,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,893.40x = 869,829.12 × 238,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,893.40x = 207,249,139,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,249,139,413.50/579,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,391.79

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