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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,270.23, 577,166.06 and 236,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,270.23, 577,166.06 and 236,943.33 is: 326,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,270.23 : 577,166.06 = 236,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,270.23/577,166.06 = 236,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,270.23x = 577,166.06 × 236,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,270.23x = 136,755,647,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,755,647,034.66/418,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,955.25

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