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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,269.56, 482,989.77 and 236,895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,269.56, 482,989.77 and 236,895.48 is: 326,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,269.56 : 482,989.77 = 236,895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,269.56/482,989.77 = 236,895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,269.56x = 482,989.77 × 236,895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,269.56x = 114,418,093,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,418,093,399.24/350,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,657.26

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