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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,334.90, 577,280.07 and 237,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,334.90, 577,280.07 and 237,049 is: 327,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,334.90 : 577,280.07 = 237,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,334.90/577,280.07 = 237,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,334.90x = 577,280.07 × 237,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,334.90x = 136,843,663,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,843,663,313.43/418,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,115.10

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