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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,344.04, 577,302.80 and 237,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,344.04, 577,302.80 and 237,114.54 is: 327,211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,344.04 : 577,302.80 = 237,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,344.04/577,302.80 = 237,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,344.04x = 577,302.80 × 237,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,344.04x = 136,886,886,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,886,886,677.14/418,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,211.27

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