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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,215.52, 524,697.89 and 236,975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,215.52, 524,697.89 and 236,975.45 is: 327,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,215.52 : 524,697.89 = 236,975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,215.52/524,697.89 = 236,975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,215.52x = 524,697.89 × 236,975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,215.52x = 124,340,514,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,340,514,788.43/380,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,026.41

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