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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,169.33, 577,085.48 and 236,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,169.33, 577,085.48 and 236,881.20 is: 326,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,169.33 : 577,085.48 = 236,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,169.33/577,085.48 = 236,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,169.33x = 577,085.48 × 236,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,169.33x = 136,700,701,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,700,701,855.49/418,169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,902.75

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