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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,263.35, 577,201.42 and 236,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,263.35, 577,201.42 and 236,974.92 is: 327,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,263.35 : 577,201.42 = 236,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,263.35/577,201.42 = 236,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,263.35x = 577,201.42 × 236,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,263.35x = 136,782,262,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,782,262,663.75/418,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,024.26

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