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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,101.65, 550,765.38 and 235,763.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,101.65, 550,765.38 and 235,763.53 is: 325,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,101.65 : 550,765.38 = 235,763.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,101.65/550,765.38 = 235,763.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,101.65x = 550,765.38 × 235,763.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,101.65x = 129,850,390,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,850,390,190.59/399,101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,356.69

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