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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,782.30, 604,944.45 and 235,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,782.30, 604,944.45 and 235,164.60 is: 352,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,782.30 : 604,944.45 = 235,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,782.30/604,944.45 = 235,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,782.30x = 604,944.45 × 235,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,782.30x = 142,261,519,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,261,519,606.47/403,782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,322.33

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