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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,721.40, 670,859.70 and 236,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,721.40, 670,859.70 and 236,769.40 is: 355,566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,721.40 : 670,859.70 = 236,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,721.40/670,859.70 = 236,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,721.40x = 670,859.70 × 236,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,721.40x = 158,839,048,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,839,048,653.18/446,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,566.24

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