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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,508, 574,884.72 and 237,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,508, 574,884.72 and 237,763.68 is: 328,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,508 : 574,884.72 = 237,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,508/574,884.72 = 237,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,508x = 574,884.72 × 237,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,508x = 136,686,706,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,686,706,602.97/416,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,173.06

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