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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,775.06, 578,012.22 and 237,593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,775.06, 578,012.22 and 237,593.04 is: 327,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,775.06 : 578,012.22 = 237,593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,775.06/578,012.22 = 237,593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,775.06x = 578,012.22 × 237,593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,775.06x = 137,331,680,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,331,680,506.95/418,775.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,936.63

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