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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,983.34, 578,210.10 and 237,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,983.34, 578,210.10 and 237,702.92 is: 328,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,983.34 : 578,210.10 = 237,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,983.34/578,210.10 = 237,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,983.34x = 578,210.10 × 237,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,983.34x = 137,442,229,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,442,229,143.49/418,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,037.46

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