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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,453.91, 536,093.33 and 235,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,453.91, 536,093.33 and 235,498.55 is: 325,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,453.91 : 536,093.33 = 235,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,453.91/536,093.33 = 235,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,453.91x = 536,093.33 × 235,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,453.91x = 126,249,198,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,249,198,021.71/388,453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,004.32

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