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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,899.27, 511,621.56 and 236,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,899.27, 511,621.56 and 236,763.27 is: 326,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,899.27 : 511,621.56 = 236,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,899.27/511,621.56 = 236,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,899.27x = 511,621.56 × 236,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,899.27x = 121,133,193,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,133,193,548.10/370,899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,593.24

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