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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,019.41, 576,880.41 and 236,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,019.41, 576,880.41 and 236,727.44 is: 326,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,019.41 : 576,880.41 = 236,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,019.41/576,880.41 = 236,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,019.41x = 576,880.41 × 236,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,019.41x = 136,563,422,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563,422,645.45/418,019.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,691.58

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