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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,024.31, 576,854.25 and 236,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,024.31, 576,854.25 and 236,737.54 is: 326,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,024.31 : 576,854.25 = 236,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,024.31/576,854.25 = 236,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,024.31x = 576,854.25 × 236,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,024.31x = 136,563,054,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,563,054,641.41/418,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,686.88

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