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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,554.64, 564,832.17 and 236,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,554.64, 564,832.17 and 236,411.68 is: 354,617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,554.64 : 564,832.17 = 236,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,554.64/564,832.17 = 236,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,554.64x = 564,832.17 × 236,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,554.64x = 133,532,922,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,532,922,227.75/376,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,617.65

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