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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,922.76, 475,586.32 and 236,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,922.76, 475,586.32 and 236,079.60 is: 325,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,922.76 : 475,586.32 = 236,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,922.76/475,586.32 = 236,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,922.76x = 475,586.32 × 236,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,922.76x = 112,276,228,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,276,228,191.07/344,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,511.22

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