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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,896.03, 573,909.80 and 237,036.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,896.03, 573,909.80 and 237,036.51 is: 327,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,896.03 : 573,909.80 = 237,036.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,896.03/573,909.80 = 237,036.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,896.03x = 573,909.80 × 237,036.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,896.03x = 136,037,574,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,037,574,861.62/415,896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,095.15

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