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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,494.77, 564,742.35 and 236,351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,494.77, 564,742.35 and 236,351.81 is: 354,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,494.77 : 564,742.35 = 236,351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,494.77/564,742.35 = 236,351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,494.77x = 564,742.35 × 236,351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,494.77x = 133,477,876,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,477,876,606.15/376,494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,527.84

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