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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,875.68, 631,319.28 and 235,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,875.68, 631,319.28 and 235,069.60 is: 352,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,875.68 : 631,319.28 = 235,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,875.68/631,319.28 = 235,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,875.68x = 631,319.28 × 235,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,875.68x = 148,403,970,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,403,970,621.89/420,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,607.62

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