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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,153.48, 581,219.88 and 237,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,153.48, 581,219.88 and 237,437.40 is: 327,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,153.48 : 581,219.88 = 237,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,153.48/581,219.88 = 237,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,153.48x = 581,219.88 × 237,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,153.48x = 138,003,337,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,003,337,135.51/421,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,679.44

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