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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,201.39, 577,099.11 and 236,909.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,201.39, 577,099.11 and 236,909.62 is: 326,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,201.39 : 577,099.11 = 236,909.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,201.39/577,099.11 = 236,909.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,201.39x = 577,099.11 × 236,909.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,201.39x = 136,720,330,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,720,330,852.44/418,201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,924.62

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