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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,997.26, 476,314.98 and 236,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,997.26, 476,314.98 and 236,283.92 is: 326,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,997.26 : 476,314.98 = 236,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,997.26/476,314.98 = 236,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,997.26x = 476,314.98 × 236,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,997.26x = 112,545,570,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,545,570,629.12/344,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,221.64

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