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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,166.02, 577,027.47 and 236,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,166.02, 577,027.47 and 236,841.76 is: 326,818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,166.02 : 577,027.47 = 236,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,166.02/577,027.47 = 236,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,166.02x = 577,027.47 × 236,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,166.02x = 136,664,201,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,664,201,563.15/418,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,818.05

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