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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,184.52, 576,967.50 and 236,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,184.52, 576,967.50 and 236,867.64 is: 326,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,184.52 : 576,967.50 = 236,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,184.52/576,967.50 = 236,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,184.52x = 576,967.50 × 236,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,184.52x = 136,664,930,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,664,930,081.70/418,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,805.33

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