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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,199.44, 578,445 and 237,932.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,199.44, 578,445 and 237,932.24 is: 328,317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,199.44 : 578,445 = 237,932.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,199.44/578,445 = 237,932.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,199.44x = 578,445 × 237,932.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,199.44x = 137,630,714,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,630,714,566.80/419,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,317.98

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