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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,051.28, 621,578.86 and 237,018.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,051.28, 621,578.86 and 237,018.68 is: 354,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,051.28 : 621,578.86 = 237,018.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,051.28/621,578.86 = 237,018.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,051.28x = 621,578.86 × 237,018.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,051.28x = 147,325,800,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,325,800,913.11/415,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,958.07

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