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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,002.59, 565,817.63 and 237,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,002.59, 565,817.63 and 237,907.56 is: 328,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,002.59 : 565,817.63 = 237,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,002.59/565,817.63 = 237,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,002.59x = 565,817.63 × 237,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,002.59x = 134,612,290,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,612,290,568.75/410,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,320.59

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