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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,002.75, 576,879.38 and 236,746.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,002.75, 576,879.38 and 236,746.93 is: 326,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,002.75 : 576,879.38 = 236,746.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,002.75/576,879.38 = 236,746.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,002.75x = 576,879.38 × 236,746.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,002.75x = 136,574,420,776.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574,420,776.05/418,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,730.91

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