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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,260.03, 577,197.41 and 237,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,260.03, 577,197.41 and 237,006.52 is: 327,068.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,260.03 : 577,197.41 = 237,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,260.03/577,197.41 = 237,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,260.03x = 577,197.41 × 237,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,260.03x = 136,799,548,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,799,548,014.06/418,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,068.18

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