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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,290.79, 502,935.58 and 235,895.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,290.79, 502,935.58 and 235,895.29 is: 353,842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,290.79 : 502,935.58 = 235,895.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,290.79/502,935.58 = 235,895.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,290.79x = 502,935.58 × 235,895.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,290.79x = 118,640,133,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,640,133,532.95/335,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,842.50

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