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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,203.64, 577,102.21 and 236,911.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,203.64, 577,102.21 and 236,911.87 is: 326,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,203.64 : 577,102.21 = 236,911.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,203.64/577,102.21 = 236,911.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,203.64x = 577,102.21 × 236,911.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,203.64x = 136,722,363,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,722,363,752.23/418,203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,927.72

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