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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,980.34, 578,205.96 and 237,699.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,980.34, 578,205.96 and 237,699.91 is: 328,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,980.34 : 578,205.96 = 237,699.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,980.34/578,205.96 = 237,699.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,980.34x = 578,205.96 × 237,699.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,980.34x = 137,439,504,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,439,504,653.46/418,980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,033.30

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