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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,271.03, 577,212.48 and 237,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,271.03, 577,212.48 and 237,017.48 is: 327,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,271.03 : 577,212.48 = 237,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,271.03/577,212.48 = 237,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,271.03x = 577,212.48 × 237,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,271.03x = 136,809,447,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,809,447,434.15/418,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,083.25

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