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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,135.56, 577,008.59 and 236,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,135.56, 577,008.59 and 236,843.84 is: 326,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,135.56 : 577,008.59 = 236,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,135.56/577,008.59 = 236,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,135.56x = 577,008.59 × 236,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,135.56x = 136,660,930,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,660,930,426.89/418,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,834.03

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