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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,837.76, 481,723.20 and 236,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,837.76, 481,723.20 and 236,856.96 is: 355,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,837.76 : 481,723.20 = 236,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,837.76/481,723.20 = 236,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,837.76x = 481,723.20 × 236,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,837.76x = 114,099,492,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,099,492,713.47/320,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,629.88

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