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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,160.08, 577,072.74 and 236,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,160.08, 577,072.74 and 236,871.96 is: 326,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,160.08 : 577,072.74 = 236,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,160.08/577,072.74 = 236,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,160.08x = 577,072.74 × 236,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,160.08x = 136,692,350,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,692,350,986.37/418,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,890.01

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