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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,536.76, 564,805.36 and 236,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,536.76, 564,805.36 and 236,393.80 is: 354,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,536.76 : 564,805.36 = 236,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,536.76/564,805.36 = 236,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,536.76x = 564,805.36 × 236,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,536.76x = 133,516,485,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,516,485,310.77/376,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,590.84

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