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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,274.25, 577,171.62 and 236,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,274.25, 577,171.62 and 236,947.35 is: 326,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,274.25 : 577,171.62 = 236,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,274.25/577,171.62 = 236,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,274.25x = 577,171.62 × 236,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,274.25x = 136,759,285,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,759,285,854.21/418,274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,960.81

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