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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,534.77, 564,802.35 and 236,391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,534.77, 564,802.35 and 236,391.81 is: 354,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,534.77 : 564,802.35 = 236,391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,534.77/564,802.35 = 236,391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,534.77x = 564,802.35 × 236,391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,534.77x = 133,514,649,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,514,649,808.75/376,534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,587.84

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