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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,086.60, 502,629.90 and 235,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,086.60, 502,629.90 and 235,359.40 is: 353,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,086.60 : 502,629.90 = 235,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,086.60/502,629.90 = 235,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,086.60x = 502,629.90 × 235,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,086.60x = 118,298,671,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,298,671,686.06/335,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,039.10

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