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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,335.90, 577,281.45 and 237,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,335.90, 577,281.45 and 237,050 is: 327,116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,335.90 : 577,281.45 = 237,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,335.90/577,281.45 = 237,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,335.90x = 577,281.45 × 237,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,335.90x = 136,844,567,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,844,567,722.50/418,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,116.48

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