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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,022.61, 578,264.24 and 237,742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,022.61, 578,264.24 and 237,742.18 is: 328,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,022.61 : 578,264.24 = 237,742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,022.61/578,264.24 = 237,742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,022.61x = 578,264.24 × 237,742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,022.61x = 137,477,801,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,477,801,033.64/419,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,091.61

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