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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,640.70, 429,961.05 and 235,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,640.70, 429,961.05 and 235,902.30 is: 353,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,640.70 : 429,961.05 = 235,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,640.70/429,961.05 = 235,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,640.70x = 429,961.05 × 235,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,640.70x = 101,428,800,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,428,800,605.42/286,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,853.45

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