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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,216.52, 524,699.27 and 236,976.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,216.52, 524,699.27 and 236,976.45 is: 327,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,216.52 : 524,699.27 = 236,976.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,216.52/524,699.27 = 236,976.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,216.52x = 524,699.27 × 236,976.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,216.52x = 124,341,370,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,341,370,322.19/380,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,027.80

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