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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,577.24, 456,036.42 and 236,874.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,577.24, 456,036.42 and 236,874.20 is: 354,666.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,577.24 : 456,036.42 = 236,874.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,577.24/456,036.42 = 236,874.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,577.24x = 456,036.42 × 236,874.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,577.24x = 108,023,262,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023,262,158.36/304,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,666.23

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