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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,525.96, 576,182.48 and 236,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,525.96, 576,182.48 and 236,236.34 is: 326,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,525.96 : 576,182.48 = 236,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,525.96/576,182.48 = 236,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,525.96x = 576,182.48 × 236,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,525.96x = 136,115,240,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,115,240,247.32/417,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,004.26

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