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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,124.61, 577,050.48 and 236,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,124.61, 577,050.48 and 236,844.18 is: 326,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,124.61 : 577,050.48 = 236,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,124.61/577,050.48 = 236,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,124.61x = 577,050.48 × 236,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,124.61x = 136,671,047,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,671,047,754.21/418,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,866.79

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