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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,302.81, 577,256.31 and 237,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,302.81, 577,256.31 and 237,049.26 is: 327,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,302.81 : 577,256.31 = 237,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,302.81/577,256.31 = 237,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,302.81x = 577,256.31 × 237,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,302.81x = 136,838,181,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,838,181,115.83/418,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,127.09

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