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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,522.55, 458,402.84 and 236,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,522.55, 458,402.84 and 236,863.17 is: 326,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,522.55 : 458,402.84 = 236,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,522.55/458,402.84 = 236,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,522.55x = 458,402.84 × 236,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,522.55x = 108,578,748,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,578,748,635.09/332,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,530.48

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