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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,252.28, 577,186.15 and 236,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,252.28, 577,186.15 and 236,963.82 is: 327,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,252.28 : 577,186.15 = 236,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,252.28/577,186.15 = 236,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,252.28x = 577,186.15 × 236,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,252.28x = 136,772,233,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,772,233,770.27/418,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,008.94

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