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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,982.76, 409,439.74 and 235,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,982.76, 409,439.74 and 235,931.52 is: 325,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,982.76 : 409,439.74 = 235,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,982.76/409,439.74 = 235,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,982.76x = 409,439.74 × 235,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,982.76x = 96,599,740,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,599,740,206.60/296,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,270.53

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