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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,726.07, 579,163.54 and 235,938.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,726.07, 579,163.54 and 235,938.65 is: 325,562.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,726.07 : 579,163.54 = 235,938.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,726.07/579,163.54 = 235,938.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,726.07x = 579,163.54 × 235,938.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,726.07x = 136,647,063,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,647,063,756.82/419,726.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,562.49

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