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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,639.97, 577,705.71 and 237,364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,639.97, 577,705.71 and 237,364.15 is: 327,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,639.97 : 577,705.71 = 237,364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,639.97/577,705.71 = 237,364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,639.97x = 577,705.71 × 237,364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,639.97x = 137,126,623,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,126,623,360.03/418,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,552.63

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