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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,280.38, 577,221.10 and 232,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,280.38, 577,221.10 and 232,006.16 is: 320,165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,280.38 : 577,221.10 = 232,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,280.38/577,221.10 = 232,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,280.38x = 577,221.10 × 232,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,280.38x = 133,918,850,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,918,850,881.98/418,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,165.27

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