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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,327.60, 589,991.40 and 235,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,327.60, 589,991.40 and 235,474.80 is: 353,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,327.60 : 589,991.40 = 235,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,327.60/589,991.40 = 235,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,327.60x = 589,991.40 × 235,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,327.60x = 138,928,106,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,928,106,916.72/393,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,212.20

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