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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,350.20, 589,679.70 and 235,641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,350.20, 589,679.70 and 235,641.40 is: 353,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,350.20 : 589,679.70 = 235,641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,350.20/589,679.70 = 235,641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,350.20x = 589,679.70 × 235,641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,350.20x = 138,952,950,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952,950,059.58/393,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,255.06

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