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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,462, 577,465.39 and 237,190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,462, 577,465.39 and 237,190.61 is: 327,316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,462 : 577,465.39 = 237,190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,462/577,465.39 = 237,190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,462x = 577,465.39 × 237,190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,462x = 136,969,368,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,969,368,107.99/418,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,316.14

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