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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,329.54, 577,293.03 and 237,075.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,329.54, 577,293.03 and 237,075.93 is: 327,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,329.54 : 577,293.03 = 237,075.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,329.54/577,293.03 = 237,075.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,329.54x = 577,293.03 × 237,075.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,329.54x = 136,862,281,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,862,281,969.77/418,329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,163.80

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