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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,802.52, 652,391.50 and 235,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,802.52, 652,391.50 and 235,263.68 is: 352,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,802.52 : 652,391.50 = 235,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,802.52/652,391.50 = 235,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,802.52x = 652,391.50 × 235,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,802.52x = 153,484,025,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,484,025,090.72/434,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,997.09

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