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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,161.28, 579,030.72 and 373,824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,161.28, 579,030.72 and 373,824.74 is: 516,402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,161.28 : 579,030.72 = 373,824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,161.28/579,030.72 = 373,824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,161.28x = 579,030.72 × 373,824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,161.28x = 216,456,008,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,456,008,356.01/419,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,402.68

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