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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,321.53, 577,282.14 and 237,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,321.53, 577,282.14 and 237,068.01 is: 327,152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,321.53 : 577,282.14 = 237,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,321.53/577,282.14 = 237,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,321.53x = 577,282.14 × 237,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,321.53x = 136,855,128,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,855,128,138.34/418,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,152.96

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