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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,068.74, 714,221.18 and 236,295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,068.74, 714,221.18 and 236,295.18 is: 354,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,068.74 : 714,221.18 = 236,295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,068.74/714,221.18 = 236,295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,068.74x = 714,221.18 × 236,295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,068.74x = 168,767,021,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,767,021,106.44/476,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,501.37

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