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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,199.14, 577,096 and 236,907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,199.14, 577,096 and 236,907.37 is: 326,921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,199.14 : 577,096 = 236,907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,199.14/577,096 = 236,907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,199.14x = 577,096 × 236,907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,199.14x = 136,718,295,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,718,295,597.52/418,199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,921.51

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