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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,267.24, 577,161.94 and 236,940.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,267.24, 577,161.94 and 236,940.33 is: 326,951.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,267.24 : 577,161.94 = 236,940.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,267.24/577,161.94 = 236,940.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,267.24x = 577,161.94 × 236,940.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,267.24x = 136,752,939,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,752,939,934.69/418,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,951.12

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