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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,667.84, 565,000.80 and 236,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,667.84, 565,000.80 and 236,524.88 is: 354,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,667.84 : 565,000.80 = 236,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,667.84/565,000.80 = 236,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,667.84x = 565,000.80 × 236,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,667.84x = 133,636,746,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,636,746,419.90/376,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,786.72

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