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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,445.08, 577,466.82 and 237,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,445.08, 577,466.82 and 237,157.36 is: 327,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,445.08 : 577,466.82 = 237,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,445.08/577,466.82 = 237,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,445.08x = 577,466.82 × 237,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,445.08x = 136,950,506,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,950,506,518.80/418,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,284.30

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