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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,206.08, 583,297.14 and 403,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,206.08, 583,297.14 and 403,275.24 is: 555,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,206.08 : 583,297.14 = 403,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,206.08/583,297.14 = 403,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,206.08x = 583,297.14 × 403,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,206.08x = 235,229,294,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,229,294,124.81/423,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,826.83

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