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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,018.60, 576,027.90 and 236,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,018.60, 576,027.90 and 236,357.80 is: 354,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,018.60 : 576,027.90 = 236,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,018.60/576,027.90 = 236,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,018.60x = 576,027.90 × 236,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,018.60x = 136,148,687,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,148,687,182.62/384,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,536.70

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