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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,010.24, 576,889.72 and 236,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,010.24, 576,889.72 and 236,754.42 is: 326,741.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,010.24 : 576,889.72 = 236,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,010.24/576,889.72 = 236,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,010.24x = 576,889.72 × 236,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,010.24x = 136,581,191,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,581,191,062.56/418,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,741.26

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