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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,720.83, 652,268.97 and 235,181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,720.83, 652,268.97 and 235,181.79 is: 352,874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,720.83 : 652,268.97 = 235,181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,720.83/652,268.97 = 235,181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,720.83x = 652,268.97 × 235,181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,720.83x = 153,401,783,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,401,783,926.06/434,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,874.24

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