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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,551.81, 564,827.85 and 236,408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,551.81, 564,827.85 and 236,408.85 is: 354,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,551.81 : 564,827.85 = 236,408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,551.81/564,827.85 = 236,408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,551.81x = 564,827.85 × 236,408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,551.81x = 133,530,302,466.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,530,302,466.47/376,551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,613.36

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