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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,584.95, 429,316.90 and 236,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,584.95, 429,316.90 and 236,056.52 is: 353,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,584.95 : 429,316.90 = 236,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,584.95/429,316.90 = 236,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,584.95x = 429,316.90 × 236,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,584.95x = 101,343,053,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,343,053,874.34/286,584.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,623.08

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