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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,215.15, 524,697.37 and 236,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,215.15, 524,697.37 and 236,975.06 is: 327,025.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,215.15 : 524,697.37 = 236,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,215.15/524,697.37 = 236,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,215.15x = 524,697.37 × 236,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,215.15x = 124,340,191,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,340,191,456.90/380,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,025.88

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