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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,665.84, 564,997.80 and 236,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,665.84, 564,997.80 and 236,522.88 is: 354,783.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,665.84 : 564,997.80 = 236,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,665.84/564,997.80 = 236,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,665.84x = 564,997.80 × 236,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,665.84x = 133,634,906,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,634,906,849.66/376,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,783.72

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