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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,710.40, 586,065.60 and 233,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,710.40, 586,065.60 and 233,246.40 is: 349,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,710.40 : 586,065.60 = 233,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,710.40/586,065.60 = 233,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,710.40x = 586,065.60 × 233,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,710.40x = 136,697,691,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,697,691,363.84/390,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,869.60

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