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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,927.63, 455,483.91 and 236,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,927.63, 455,483.91 and 236,541.02 is: 354,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,927.63 : 455,483.91 = 236,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,927.63/455,483.91 = 236,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,927.63x = 455,483.91 × 236,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,927.63x = 107,740,627,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,740,627,225.10/303,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,494.35

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