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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,688.41, 467,041.09 and 236,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,688.41, 467,041.09 and 236,676.48 is: 326,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,688.41 : 467,041.09 = 236,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,688.41/467,041.09 = 236,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,688.41x = 467,041.09 × 236,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,688.41x = 110,537,641,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537,641,924.34/338,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,369.72

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