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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,155.14, 583,943.54 and 236,883.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,155.14, 583,943.54 and 236,883.99 is: 326,894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,155.14 : 583,943.54 = 236,883.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,155.14/583,943.54 = 236,883.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,155.14x = 583,943.54 × 236,883.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,155.14x = 138,326,877,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,326,877,361.53/423,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,894.00

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