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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,176.04, 577,041.24 and 236,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,176.04, 577,041.24 and 236,851.76 is: 326,831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,176.04 : 577,041.24 = 236,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,176.04/577,041.24 = 236,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,176.04x = 577,041.24 × 236,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,176.04x = 136,673,233,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,673,233,286.58/418,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,831.81

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