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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,429.84, 536,060.13 and 235,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,429.84, 536,060.13 and 235,474.48 is: 324,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,429.84 : 536,060.13 = 235,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,429.84/536,060.13 = 235,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,429.84x = 536,060.13 × 235,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,429.84x = 126,228,479,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228,479,183.11/388,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,971.12

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