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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,695.40, 586,043.10 and 233,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,695.40, 586,043.10 and 233,231.40 is: 349,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,695.40 : 586,043.10 = 233,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,695.40/586,043.10 = 233,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,695.40x = 586,043.10 × 233,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,695.40x = 136,683,652,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,683,652,673.34/390,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,847.10

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