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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,055.07, 576,923.60 and 236,804.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,055.07, 576,923.60 and 236,804.63 is: 326,794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,055.07 : 576,923.60 = 236,804.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,055.07/576,923.60 = 236,804.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,055.07x = 576,923.60 × 236,804.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,055.07x = 136,618,175,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618,175,567.63/418,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,794.69

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