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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,005.33, 576,882.93 and 236,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,005.33, 576,882.93 and 236,749.50 is: 326,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,005.33 : 576,882.93 = 236,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,005.33/576,882.93 = 236,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,005.33x = 576,882.93 × 236,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,005.33x = 136,576,745,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,576,745,236.04/418,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,734.46

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