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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,095.13, 583,860.73 and 236,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,095.13, 583,860.73 and 236,823.97 is: 326,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,095.13 : 583,860.73 = 236,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,095.13/583,860.73 = 236,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,095.13x = 583,860.73 × 236,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,095.13x = 138,272,216,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,272,216,005.70/423,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,811.17

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