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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,618.84, 577,681.92 and 237,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,618.84, 577,681.92 and 237,347.68 is: 327,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,618.84 : 577,681.92 = 237,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,618.84/577,681.92 = 237,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,618.84x = 577,681.92 × 237,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,618.84x = 137,111,463,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,111,463,489.95/418,618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,532.95

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