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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,388.60, 651,582.90 and 235,098.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,388.60, 651,582.90 and 235,098.23 is: 352,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,388.60 : 651,582.90 = 235,098.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,388.60/651,582.90 = 235,098.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,388.60x = 651,582.90 × 235,098.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,388.60x = 153,185,983,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,185,983,230.35/434,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,647.34

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