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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,579.26, 573,499.50 and 236,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,579.26, 573,499.50 and 236,731.26 is: 326,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,579.26 : 573,499.50 = 236,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,579.26/573,499.50 = 236,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,579.26x = 573,499.50 × 236,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,579.26x = 135,765,259,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,765,259,244.37/415,579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,689.21

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