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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,317.12, 656,926.84 and 235,414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,317.12, 656,926.84 and 235,414.61 is: 352,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,317.12 : 656,926.84 = 235,414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,317.12/656,926.84 = 235,414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,317.12x = 656,926.84 × 235,414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,317.12x = 154,650,171,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,650,171,963.96/438,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,827.13

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