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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,371, 574,591.98 and 237,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,371, 574,591.98 and 237,523 is: 327,781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,371 : 574,591.98 = 237,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,371/574,591.98 = 237,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,371x = 574,591.98 × 237,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,371x = 136,478,810,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,478,810,865.54/416,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,781.74

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