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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,305.36, 577,168.20 and 237,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,305.36, 577,168.20 and 237,001.44 is: 327,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,305.36 : 577,168.20 = 237,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,305.36/577,168.20 = 237,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,305.36x = 577,168.20 × 237,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,305.36x = 136,789,694,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,789,694,522.21/418,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,009.18

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