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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,010.46, 576,861.06 and 236,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,010.46, 576,861.06 and 236,717.47 is: 326,673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,010.46 : 576,861.06 = 236,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,010.46/576,861.06 = 236,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,010.46x = 576,861.06 × 236,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,010.46x = 136,553,090,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,553,090,664.72/418,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,673.86

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