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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,639.74, 524,006.79 and 236,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,639.74, 524,006.79 and 236,314.70 is: 326,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,639.74 : 524,006.79 = 236,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,639.74/524,006.79 = 236,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,639.74x = 524,006.79 × 236,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,639.74x = 123,830,504,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,830,504,756.78/379,639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,178.98

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