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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,096.13, 583,862.11 and 236,824.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,096.13, 583,862.11 and 236,824.97 is: 326,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,096.13 : 583,862.11 = 236,824.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,096.13/583,862.11 = 236,824.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,096.13x = 583,862.11 × 236,824.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,096.13x = 138,273,126,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,273,126,684.89/423,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,812.55

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