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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,672.52, 592,186.86 and 235,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,672.52, 592,186.86 and 235,227.72 is: 352,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,672.52 : 592,186.86 = 235,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,672.52/592,186.86 = 235,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,672.52x = 592,186.86 × 235,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,672.52x = 139,298,764,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,298,764,891.76/395,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,055.70

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