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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,056.36, 576,924 and 236,763.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,056.36, 576,924 and 236,763.72 is: 326,737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,056.36 : 576,924 = 236,763.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,056.36/576,924 = 236,763.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,056.36x = 576,924 × 236,763.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,056.36x = 136,594,672,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,594,672,397.28/418,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,737.46

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