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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,332.40, 577,276.61 and 237,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,332.40, 577,276.61 and 237,046.50 is: 327,111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,332.40 : 577,276.61 = 237,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,332.40/577,276.61 = 237,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,332.40x = 577,276.61 × 237,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,332.40x = 136,841,399,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,841,399,932.37/418,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,111.65

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