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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,744.71, 579,268.23 and 236,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,744.71, 579,268.23 and 236,041.09 is: 325,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,744.71 : 579,268.23 = 236,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,744.71/579,268.23 = 236,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,744.71x = 579,268.23 × 236,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,744.71x = 136,731,104,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,731,104,411.57/419,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,748.25

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