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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,204.39, 577,103.25 and 236,912.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,204.39, 577,103.25 and 236,912.62 is: 326,928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,204.39 : 577,103.25 = 236,912.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,204.39/577,103.25 = 236,912.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,204.39x = 577,103.25 × 236,912.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,204.39x = 136,723,042,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723,042,968.02/418,204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,928.76

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