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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,314.79, 577,227.45 and 236,987.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,314.79, 577,227.45 and 236,987.89 is: 327,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,314.79 : 577,227.45 = 236,987.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,314.79/577,227.45 = 236,987.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,314.79x = 577,227.45 × 236,987.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,314.79x = 136,795,915,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,915,425.58/418,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,016.68

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