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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,098.18, 550,682.96 and 235,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,098.18, 550,682.96 and 235,781.28 is: 325,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,098.18 : 550,682.96 = 235,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,098.18/550,682.96 = 235,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,098.18x = 550,682.96 × 235,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,098.18x = 129,840,732,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,840,732,004.08/399,098.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,335.32

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