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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,246.09, 459,099.35 and 236,586.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,246.09, 459,099.35 and 236,586.71 is: 326,916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,246.09 : 459,099.35 = 236,586.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,246.09/459,099.35 = 236,586.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,246.09x = 459,099.35 × 236,586.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,246.09x = 108,616,804,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,616,804,779.64/332,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,916.73

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