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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,886.80, 590,052.60 and 235,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,886.80, 590,052.60 and 235,645.20 is: 353,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,886.80 : 590,052.60 = 235,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,886.80/590,052.60 = 235,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,886.80x = 590,052.60 × 235,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,886.80x = 139,043,062,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,043,062,937.52/393,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,002.60

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