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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,562.94, 577,633.63 and 237,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,562.94, 577,633.63 and 237,297.09 is: 327,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,562.94 : 577,633.63 = 237,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,562.94/577,633.63 = 237,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,562.94x = 577,633.63 × 237,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,562.94x = 137,070,781,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,070,781,502.95/418,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,479.50

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