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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,104.65, 550,769.52 and 235,766.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,104.65, 550,769.52 and 235,766.53 is: 325,360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,104.65 : 550,769.52 = 235,766.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,104.65/550,769.52 = 235,766.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,104.65x = 550,769.52 × 235,766.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,104.65x = 129,853,018,560.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,853,018,560.17/399,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,360.83

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