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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,003.64, 576,880.61 and 236,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,003.64, 576,880.61 and 236,747.82 is: 326,732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,003.64 : 576,880.61 = 236,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,003.64/576,880.61 = 236,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,003.64x = 576,880.61 × 236,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,003.64x = 136,575,224,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,575,224,552.38/418,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,732.14

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