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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,345.29, 577,294.35 and 237,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,345.29, 577,294.35 and 237,059.39 is: 327,129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,345.29 : 577,294.35 = 237,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,345.29/577,294.35 = 237,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,345.29x = 577,294.35 × 237,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,345.29x = 136,853,043,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853,043,574.98/418,345.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,129.40

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