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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,637.13, 577,701.63 and 237,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,637.13, 577,701.63 and 237,361.25 is: 327,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,637.13 : 577,701.63 = 237,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,637.13/577,701.63 = 237,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,637.13x = 577,701.63 × 237,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,637.13x = 137,123,978,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,123,978,135.33/418,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,548.53

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