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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,664.44, 514,349.73 and 236,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,664.44, 514,349.73 and 236,856.60 is: 326,908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,664.44 : 514,349.73 = 236,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,664.44/514,349.73 = 236,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,664.44x = 514,349.73 × 236,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,664.44x = 121,827,128,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,827,128,258.72/372,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,908.38

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