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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,342.29, 577,290.21 and 237,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,342.29, 577,290.21 and 237,056.39 is: 327,125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,342.29 : 577,290.21 = 237,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,342.29/577,290.21 = 237,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,342.29x = 577,290.21 × 237,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,342.29x = 136,850,330,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850,330,278.49/418,342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,125.26

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