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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,936.40, 869,893.62 and 238,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,936.40, 869,893.62 and 238,307.20 is: 357,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,936.40 : 869,893.62 = 238,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,936.40/869,893.62 = 238,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,936.40x = 869,893.62 × 238,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,936.40x = 207,301,912,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,301,912,880.06/579,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,456.29

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