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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,928.60, 397,392.90 and 235,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,928.60, 397,392.90 and 235,898.20 is: 353,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,928.60 : 397,392.90 = 235,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,928.60/397,392.90 = 235,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,928.60x = 397,392.90 × 235,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,928.60x = 93,744,269,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,744,269,802.78/264,928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,847.30

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