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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,250.97, 577,184.33 and 236,962.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,250.97, 577,184.33 and 236,962.51 is: 327,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,250.97 : 577,184.33 = 236,962.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,250.97/577,184.33 = 236,962.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,250.97x = 577,184.33 × 236,962.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,250.97x = 136,771,047,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,771,047,106.14/418,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,007.12

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