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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,814.42, 577,833.48 and 237,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,814.42, 577,833.48 and 237,512.12 is: 327,692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,814.42 : 577,833.48 = 237,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,814.42/577,833.48 = 237,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,814.42x = 577,833.48 × 237,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,814.42x = 137,242,451,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,242,451,952.61/418,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,692.76

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