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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,309.48, 550,982.09 and 235,943.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,309.48, 550,982.09 and 235,943.27 is: 325,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,309.48 : 550,982.09 = 235,943.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,309.48/550,982.09 = 235,943.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,309.48x = 550,982.09 × 235,943.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,309.48x = 130,000,516,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,000,516,026.03/399,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,563.31

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