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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,007.33, 576,885.69 and 236,751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,007.33, 576,885.69 and 236,751.50 is: 326,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,007.33 : 576,885.69 = 236,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,007.33/576,885.69 = 236,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,007.33x = 576,885.69 × 236,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,007.33x = 136,578,552,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,578,552,436.04/418,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,737.22

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