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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,710.83, 392,961.02 and 236,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,710.83, 392,961.02 and 236,917.59 is: 326,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,710.83 : 392,961.02 = 236,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,710.83/392,961.02 = 236,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,710.83x = 392,961.02 × 236,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,710.83x = 93,099,376,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099,376,637.75/284,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,996.26

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