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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,004.19, 869,996.71 and 238,378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,004.19, 869,996.71 and 238,378.39 is: 357,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,004.19 : 869,996.71 = 238,378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,004.19/869,996.71 = 238,378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,004.19x = 869,996.71 × 238,378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,004.19x = 207,388,409,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,388,409,493.22/580,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,563.64

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