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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,789.80, 604,955.70 and 235,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,789.80, 604,955.70 and 235,172.10 is: 352,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,789.80 : 604,955.70 = 235,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,789.80/604,955.70 = 235,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,789.80x = 604,955.70 × 235,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,789.80x = 142,268,702,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,268,702,375.97/403,789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,333.57

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