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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,114.51, 532,838.19 and 235,211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,114.51, 532,838.19 and 235,211.51 is: 324,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,114.51 : 532,838.19 = 235,211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,114.51/532,838.19 = 235,211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,114.51x = 532,838.19 × 235,211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,114.51x = 125,329,675,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,329,675,255.57/386,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,591.99

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