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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,584.90, 429,316.81 and 236,056.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,584.90, 429,316.81 and 236,056.46 is: 353,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,584.90 : 429,316.81 = 236,056.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,584.90/429,316.81 = 236,056.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,584.90x = 429,316.81 × 236,056.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,584.90x = 101,343,005,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,343,005,206.81/286,584.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,622.98

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