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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,124.02, 532,851.28 and 235,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,124.02, 532,851.28 and 235,221.02 is: 324,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,124.02 : 532,851.28 = 235,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,124.02/532,851.28 = 235,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,124.02x = 532,851.28 × 235,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,124.02x = 125,337,821,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,337,821,589.91/386,124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,605.09

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