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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,274.76, 577,172.32 and 236,947.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,274.76, 577,172.32 and 236,947.86 is: 326,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,274.76 : 577,172.32 = 236,947.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,274.76/577,172.32 = 236,947.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,274.76x = 577,172.32 × 236,947.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,274.76x = 136,759,746,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,759,746,075.24/418,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,961.51

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