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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,845.80, 586,268.70 and 233,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,845.80, 586,268.70 and 233,252.20 is: 349,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,845.80 : 586,268.70 = 233,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,845.80/586,268.70 = 233,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,845.80x = 586,268.70 × 233,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,845.80x = 136,748,464,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,748,464,066.14/390,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,878.30

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