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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,200.39, 577,097.73 and 236,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,200.39, 577,097.73 and 236,908.62 is: 326,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,200.39 : 577,097.73 = 236,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,200.39/577,097.73 = 236,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,200.39x = 577,097.73 × 236,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,200.39x = 136,719,426,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,719,426,819.43/418,200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,923.24

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