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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,001.60, 522,002.40 and 235,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,001.60, 522,002.40 and 235,735.60 is: 353,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,001.60 : 522,002.40 = 235,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,001.60/522,002.40 = 235,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,001.60x = 522,002.40 × 235,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,001.60x = 123,054,548,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,054,548,965.44/348,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,603.40

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