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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,651.76, 592,126.77 and 236,990.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,651.76, 592,126.77 and 236,990.12 is: 355,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,651.76 : 592,126.77 = 236,990.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,651.76/592,126.77 = 236,990.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,651.76x = 592,126.77 × 236,990.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,651.76x = 140,328,194,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,328,194,277.51/394,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,574.73

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