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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,827.71, 577,851.73 and 237,525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,827.71, 577,851.73 and 237,525.41 is: 327,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,827.71 : 577,851.73 = 237,525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,827.71/577,851.73 = 237,525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,827.71x = 577,851.73 × 237,525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,827.71x = 137,254,469,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254,469,087.46/418,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,711.05

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