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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,962.21, 596,093.92 and 235,721.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,962.21, 596,093.92 and 235,721.17 is: 325,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,962.21 : 596,093.92 = 235,721.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,962.21/596,093.92 = 235,721.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,962.21x = 596,093.92 × 235,721.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,962.21x = 140,511,956,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,511,956,252.29/431,962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,287.61

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