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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,486.05, 451,781.44 and 236,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,486.05, 451,781.44 and 236,698.21 is: 326,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,486.05 : 451,781.44 = 236,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,486.05/451,781.44 = 236,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,486.05x = 451,781.44 × 236,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,486.05x = 106,935,856,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,935,856,438.02/327,486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,535.61

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