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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,276.46, 516,489.19 and 236,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,276.46, 516,489.19 and 236,529.01 is: 326,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,276.46 : 516,489.19 = 236,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,276.46/516,489.19 = 236,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,276.46x = 516,489.19 × 236,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,276.46x = 122,164,676,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,164,676,786.40/374,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,402.24

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