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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,566.89, 514,071.44 and 236,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,566.89, 514,071.44 and 236,622.97 is: 326,494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,566.89 : 514,071.44 = 236,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,566.89/514,071.44 = 236,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,566.89x = 514,071.44 × 236,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,566.89x = 121,641,108,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,641,108,354.62/372,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,494.69

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