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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,579.92, 603,895.80 and 236,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,579.92, 603,895.80 and 236,018 is: 354,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,579.92 : 603,895.80 = 236,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,579.92/603,895.80 = 236,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,579.92x = 603,895.80 × 236,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,579.92x = 142,530,278,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,530,278,924.40/402,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,042.20

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