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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,558.22, 536,062.94 and 235,540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,558.22, 536,062.94 and 235,540.62 is: 324,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,558.22 : 536,062.94 = 235,540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,558.22/536,062.94 = 235,540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,558.22x = 536,062.94 × 235,540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,558.22x = 126,264,597,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,264,597,246.62/388,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,956.70

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