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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,281.78, 577,182 and 236,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,281.78, 577,182 and 236,954.88 is: 326,971.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,281.78 : 577,182 = 236,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,281.78/577,182 = 236,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,281.78x = 577,182 × 236,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,281.78x = 136,766,091,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,766,091,548.16/418,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,971.19

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