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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,458, 834,795.23 and 236,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,458, 834,795.23 and 236,606.19 is: 354,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,458 : 834,795.23 = 236,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,458/834,795.23 = 236,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,458x = 834,795.23 × 236,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,458x = 197,517,718,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,517,718,800.47/556,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,955.30

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