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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,148.32, 870,203.34 and 238,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,148.32, 870,203.34 and 238,579.92 is: 357,862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,148.32 : 870,203.34 = 238,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,148.32/870,203.34 = 238,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,148.32x = 870,203.34 × 238,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,148.32x = 207,613,043,240.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613,043,240.93/580,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,862.01

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