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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,244.84, 459,097.63 and 236,585.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,244.84, 459,097.63 and 236,585.46 is: 326,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,244.84 : 459,097.63 = 236,585.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,244.84/459,097.63 = 236,585.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,244.84x = 459,097.63 × 236,585.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,244.84x = 108,615,823,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,615,823,978.46/332,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,915.01

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