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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,506.07, 580,244.11 and 236,721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,506.07, 580,244.11 and 236,721.42 is: 326,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,506.07 : 580,244.11 = 236,721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,506.07/580,244.11 = 236,721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,506.07x = 580,244.11 × 236,721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,506.07x = 137,356,209,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,356,209,074.03/420,506.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,645.01

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