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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,787.19, 568,272.14 and 237,260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,787.19, 568,272.14 and 237,260.94 is: 327,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,787.19 : 568,272.14 = 237,260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,787.19/568,272.14 = 237,260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,787.19x = 568,272.14 × 237,260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,787.19x = 134,828,780,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,828,780,925.91/411,787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,423.45

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