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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,161.08, 577,074.12 and 236,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,161.08, 577,074.12 and 236,872.96 is: 326,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,161.08 : 577,074.12 = 236,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,161.08/577,074.12 = 236,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,161.08x = 577,074.12 × 236,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,161.08x = 136,693,254,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,693,254,943.80/418,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,891.39

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