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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,411.08, 577,388.58 and 237,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,411.08, 577,388.58 and 237,112.44 is: 327,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,411.08 : 577,388.58 = 237,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,411.08/577,388.58 = 237,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,411.08x = 577,388.58 × 237,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,411.08x = 136,906,015,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,906,015,031.94/418,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,204.56

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