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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,771.20, 578,006.91 and 237,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,771.20, 578,006.91 and 237,589.19 is: 327,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,771.20 : 578,006.91 = 237,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,771.20/578,006.91 = 237,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,771.20x = 578,006.91 × 237,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,771.20x = 137,328,192,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,328,192,838.79/418,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,931.32

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