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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,185.85, 709,188.08 and 236,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,185.85, 709,188.08 and 236,596.19 is: 354,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,185.85 : 709,188.08 = 236,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,185.85/709,188.08 = 236,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,185.85x = 709,188.08 × 236,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,185.85x = 167,791,192,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,791,192,992.49/473,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,598.93

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