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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,034.23, 552,001.88 and 236,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,034.23, 552,001.88 and 236,695.75 is: 326,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,034.23 : 552,001.88 = 236,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,034.23/552,001.88 = 236,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,034.23x = 552,001.88 × 236,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,034.23x = 130,656,498,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,656,498,199.75/400,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,613.30

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