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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,048.48, 578,347.84 and 235,307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,048.48, 578,347.84 and 235,307.67 is: 324,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,048.48 : 578,347.84 = 235,307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,048.48/578,347.84 = 235,307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,048.48x = 578,347.84 × 235,307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,048.48x = 136,089,682,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,089,682,679.93/419,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,758.80

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