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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,007.72, 578,243.78 and 237,727.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,007.72, 578,243.78 and 237,727.29 is: 328,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,007.72 : 578,243.78 = 237,727.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,007.72/578,243.78 = 237,727.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,007.72x = 578,243.78 × 237,727.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,007.72x = 137,464,326,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,464,326,778.76/419,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,071.11

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