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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,847.63, 577,965.98 and 237,501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,847.63, 577,965.98 and 237,501.59 is: 327,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,847.63 : 577,965.98 = 237,501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,847.63/577,965.98 = 237,501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,847.63x = 577,965.98 × 237,501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,847.63x = 137,267,836,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,267,836,919.83/418,847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,727.39

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