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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,127.52, 576,888.84 and 236,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,127.52, 576,888.84 and 236,810.64 is: 326,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,127.52 : 576,888.84 = 236,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,127.52/576,888.84 = 236,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,127.52x = 576,888.84 × 236,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,127.52x = 136,613,415,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,613,415,409.26/418,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,726.68

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