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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,164.52, 577,025.40 and 236,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,164.52, 577,025.40 and 236,840.26 is: 326,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,164.52 : 577,025.40 = 236,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,164.52/577,025.40 = 236,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,164.52x = 577,025.40 × 236,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,164.52x = 136,662,845,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,662,845,762.60/418,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,815.98

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