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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,364.20, 459,262.35 and 236,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,364.20, 459,262.35 and 236,704.82 is: 327,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,364.20 : 459,262.35 = 236,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,364.20/459,262.35 = 236,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,364.20x = 459,262.35 × 236,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,364.20x = 108,709,611,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,709,611,889.53/332,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,079.79

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