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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,367.09, 527,777.51 and 237,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,367.09, 527,777.51 and 237,217.12 is: 327,428.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,367.09 : 527,777.51 = 237,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,367.09/527,777.51 = 237,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,367.09x = 527,777.51 × 237,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,367.09x = 125,197,858,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,197,858,417.44/382,367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,428.43

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