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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,779.06, 578,017.74 and 237,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,779.06, 578,017.74 and 237,597.04 is: 327,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,779.06 : 578,017.74 = 237,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,779.06/578,017.74 = 237,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,779.06x = 578,017.74 × 237,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,779.06x = 137,335,304,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,335,304,091.49/418,779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,942.15

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