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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,278.38, 577,218.35 and 232,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,278.38, 577,218.35 and 232,004.16 is: 320,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,278.38 : 577,218.35 = 232,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,278.38/577,218.35 = 232,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,278.38x = 577,218.35 × 232,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,278.38x = 133,917,057,268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,917,057,268.32/418,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,162.52

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