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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,007.96, 576,857.58 and 236,714.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,007.96, 576,857.58 and 236,714.98 is: 326,670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,007.96 : 576,857.58 = 236,714.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,007.96/576,857.58 = 236,714.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,007.96x = 576,857.58 × 236,714.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,007.96x = 136,550,830,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,550,830,512.55/418,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,670.41

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