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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,710.26, 539,285.94 and 233,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,710.26, 539,285.94 and 233,082.96 is: 349,443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,710.26 : 539,285.94 = 233,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,710.26/539,285.94 = 233,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,710.26x = 539,285.94 × 233,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,710.26x = 125,698,363,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,698,363,181.58/359,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,443.36

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