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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,008.14, 478,970.55 and 235,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,008.14, 478,970.55 and 235,735.20 is: 352,835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,008.14 : 478,970.55 = 235,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,008.14/478,970.55 = 235,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,008.14x = 478,970.55 × 235,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,008.14x = 112,910,218,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,910,218,398.36/320,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,835.46

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