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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,792.46, 492,396.39 and 235,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,792.46, 492,396.39 and 235,721.66 is: 325,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,792.46 : 492,396.39 = 235,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,792.46/492,396.39 = 235,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,792.46x = 492,396.39 × 235,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,792.46x = 116,068,491,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,068,491,966.83/356,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,310.94

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