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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,979.40, 583,802.70 and 232,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,979.40, 583,802.70 and 232,126.60 is: 347,495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,979.40 : 583,802.70 = 232,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,979.40/583,802.70 = 232,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,979.40x = 583,802.70 × 232,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,979.40x = 135,516,135,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,516,135,821.82/389,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,495.63

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