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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,136.69, 577,010.14 and 236,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,136.69, 577,010.14 and 236,844.97 is: 326,835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,136.69 : 577,010.14 = 236,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,136.69/577,010.14 = 236,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,136.69x = 577,010.14 × 236,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,136.69x = 136,661,947,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,661,947,263.36/418,136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,835.58

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