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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,119.02, 532,844.38 and 235,216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,119.02, 532,844.38 and 235,216.02 is: 324,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,119.02 : 532,844.38 = 235,216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,119.02/532,844.38 = 235,216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,119.02x = 532,844.38 × 235,216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,119.02x = 125,333,534,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,333,534,342.97/386,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,598.19

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