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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,576.24, 456,034.92 and 236,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,576.24, 456,034.92 and 236,873.20 is: 354,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,576.24 : 456,034.92 = 236,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,576.24/456,034.92 = 236,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,576.24x = 456,034.92 × 236,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,576.24x = 108,022,450,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,022,450,812.14/304,576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,664.73

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