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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,198.14, 577,094.63 and 236,906.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,198.14, 577,094.63 and 236,906.37 is: 326,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,198.14 : 577,094.63 = 236,906.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,198.14/577,094.63 = 236,906.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,198.14x = 577,094.63 × 236,906.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,198.14x = 136,717,392,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717,392,755.26/418,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,920.14

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