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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,006.33, 576,884.31 and 236,750.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,006.33, 576,884.31 and 236,750.50 is: 326,735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,006.33 : 576,884.31 = 236,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,006.33/576,884.31 = 236,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,006.33x = 576,884.31 × 236,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,006.33x = 136,577,648,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,577,648,834.66/418,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,735.84

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