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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,671.78, 577,749.48 and 237,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,671.78, 577,749.48 and 237,396 is: 327,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,671.78 : 577,749.48 = 237,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,671.78/577,749.48 = 237,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,671.78x = 577,749.48 × 237,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,671.78x = 137,155,415,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,155,415,554.08/418,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,596.51

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