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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,080.59, 576,961.89 and 236,789.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,080.59, 576,961.89 and 236,789.83 is: 326,776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,080.59 : 576,961.89 = 236,789.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,080.59/576,961.89 = 236,789.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,080.59x = 576,961.89 × 236,789.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,080.59x = 136,618,707,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,618,707,682.82/418,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,776.01

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