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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,141.48, 578,397.88 and 237,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,141.48, 578,397.88 and 237,849.72 is: 328,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,141.48 : 578,397.88 = 237,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,141.48/578,397.88 = 237,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,141.48x = 578,397.88 × 237,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,141.48x = 137,571,773,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,571,773,806.59/419,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,222.76

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