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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,656.14, 466,996.61 and 236,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,656.14, 466,996.61 and 236,644.43 is: 326,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,656.14 : 466,996.61 = 236,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,656.14/466,996.61 = 236,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,656.14x = 466,996.61 × 236,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,656.14x = 110,512,144,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512,144,842.01/338,656.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,325.53

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