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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,144.54, 583,928.91 and 236,873.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,144.54, 583,928.91 and 236,873.43 is: 326,879.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,144.54 : 583,928.91 = 236,873.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,144.54/583,928.91 = 236,873.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,144.54x = 583,928.91 × 236,873.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,144.54x = 138,317,243,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,243,787.86/423,144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,879.42

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