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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,271.24, 590,701.74 and 235,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,271.24, 590,701.74 and 235,798.60 is: 354,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,271.24 : 590,701.74 = 235,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,271.24/590,701.74 = 235,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,271.24x = 590,701.74 × 235,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,271.24x = 139,286,643,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,286,643,309.56/393,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,174.50

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