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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,037.09, 576,871.83 and 236,750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,037.09, 576,871.83 and 236,750.31 is: 326,704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,037.09 : 576,871.83 = 236,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,037.09/576,871.83 = 236,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,037.09x = 576,871.83 × 236,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,037.09x = 136,574,584,582.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574,584,582.77/418,037.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,704.47

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