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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,700.59, 537,588.68 and 236,698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,700.59, 537,588.68 and 236,698.07 is: 326,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,700.59 : 537,588.68 = 236,698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,700.59/537,588.68 = 236,698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,700.59x = 537,588.68 × 236,698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,700.59x = 127,246,199,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246,199,138.41/389,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,522.99

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