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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,536.26, 564,804.61 and 236,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,536.26, 564,804.61 and 236,393.30 is: 354,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,536.26 : 564,804.61 = 236,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,536.26/564,804.61 = 236,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,536.26x = 564,804.61 × 236,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,536.26x = 133,516,025,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,516,025,613.11/376,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,590.09

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