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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,163.52, 577,024.02 and 236,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,163.52, 577,024.02 and 236,839.26 is: 326,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,163.52 : 577,024.02 = 236,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,163.52/577,024.02 = 236,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,163.52x = 577,024.02 × 236,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,163.52x = 136,661,941,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,661,941,899.03/418,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,814.60

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