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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,122.32, 546,718.68 and 235,066.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,122.32, 546,718.68 and 235,066.17 is: 324,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,122.32 : 546,718.68 = 235,066.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,122.32/546,718.68 = 235,066.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,122.32x = 546,718.68 × 235,066.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,122.32x = 128,515,066,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,515,066,175.06/396,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,432.78

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