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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,024.11, 578,266.31 and 237,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,024.11, 578,266.31 and 237,743.68 is: 328,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,024.11 : 578,266.31 = 237,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,024.11/578,266.31 = 237,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,024.11x = 578,266.31 × 237,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,024.11x = 137,479,160,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479,160,559.42/419,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,093.68

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