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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,059.32, 565,895.88 and 237,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,059.32, 565,895.88 and 237,964.02 is: 328,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,059.32 : 565,895.88 = 237,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,059.32/565,895.88 = 237,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,059.32x = 565,895.88 × 237,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,059.32x = 134,662,858,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,662,858,506.24/410,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,398.48

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