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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,587.60, 531,006.60 and 235,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,587.60, 531,006.60 and 235,614.80 is: 352,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,587.60 : 531,006.60 = 235,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,587.60/531,006.60 = 235,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,587.60x = 531,006.60 × 235,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,587.60x = 125,113,013,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,113,013,857.68/354,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,840.92

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