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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,977.40, 590,966.10 and 236,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,977.40, 590,966.10 and 236,513.40 is: 354,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,977.40 : 590,966.10 = 236,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,977.40/590,966.10 = 236,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,977.40x = 590,966.10 × 236,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,977.40x = 139,771,401,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,771,401,595.74/393,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,770.10

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