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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,185.41, 577,099.93 and 236,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,185.41, 577,099.93 and 236,893.46 is: 326,915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,185.41 : 577,099.93 = 236,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,185.41/577,099.93 = 236,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,185.41x = 577,099.93 × 236,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,185.41x = 136,711,199,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,711,199,062.96/418,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,915.28

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