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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,709.98, 579,117.19 and 236,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,709.98, 579,117.19 and 236,246.76 is: 354,708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,709.98 : 579,117.19 = 236,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,709.98/579,117.19 = 236,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,709.98x = 579,117.19 × 236,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,709.98x = 136,814,559,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,814,559,797.80/385,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,708.37

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