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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,140.81, 577,015.83 and 236,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,140.81, 577,015.83 and 236,849.10 is: 326,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,140.81 : 577,015.83 = 236,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,140.81/577,015.83 = 236,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,140.81x = 577,015.83 × 236,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,140.81x = 136,665,680,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,665,680,021.25/418,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,841.29

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