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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,003.61, 576,880.56 and 236,747.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,003.61, 576,880.56 and 236,747.79 is: 326,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,003.61 : 576,880.56 = 236,747.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,003.61/576,880.56 = 236,747.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,003.61x = 576,880.56 × 236,747.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,003.61x = 136,575,197,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,575,197,673.96/418,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,732.10

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