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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,472.40, 531,967.80 and 236,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,472.40, 531,967.80 and 236,104.40 is: 354,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,472.40 : 531,967.80 = 236,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,472.40/531,967.80 = 236,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,472.40x = 531,967.80 × 236,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,472.40x = 125,599,938,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,599,938,238.32/354,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,329.25

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