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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,944.22, 432,828.81 and 235,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,944.22, 432,828.81 and 235,825.50 is: 353,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,944.22 : 432,828.81 = 235,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,944.22/432,828.81 = 235,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,944.22x = 432,828.81 × 235,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,944.22x = 102,072,070,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072,070,532.66/288,944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,258.74

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