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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,718.21, 442,080.35 and 235,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,718.21, 442,080.35 and 235,927.60 is: 353,893.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,718.21 : 442,080.35 = 235,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,718.21/442,080.35 = 235,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,718.21x = 442,080.35 × 235,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,718.21x = 104,298,955,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298,955,982.66/294,718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,893.83

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