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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,345.93, 451,589.00 and 236,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,345.93, 451,589.00 and 236,558.09 is: 326,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,345.93 : 451,589.00 = 236,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,345.93/451,589.00 = 236,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,345.93x = 451,589.00 × 236,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,345.93x = 106,827,027,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,827,027,864.28/327,345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,342.92

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