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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,599.78, 564,898.86 and 236,456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,599.78, 564,898.86 and 236,456.82 is: 354,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,599.78 : 564,898.86 = 236,456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,599.78/564,898.86 = 236,456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,599.78x = 564,898.86 × 236,456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,599.78x = 133,574,188,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,574,188,057.23/376,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,684.72

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