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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,537.76, 564,806.86 and 236,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,537.76, 564,806.86 and 236,394.80 is: 354,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,537.76 : 564,806.86 = 236,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,537.76/564,806.86 = 236,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,537.76x = 564,806.86 × 236,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,537.76x = 133,517,404,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,517,404,708.33/376,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,592.34

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