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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,737.95, 579,258.91 and 236,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,737.95, 579,258.91 and 236,034.34 is: 325,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,737.95 : 579,258.91 = 236,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,737.95/579,258.91 = 236,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,737.95x = 579,258.91 × 236,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,737.95x = 136,724,990,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,724,990,434.50/419,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,738.93

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