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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,325.36, 656,939.20 and 235,422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,325.36, 656,939.20 and 235,422.84 is: 352,839.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,325.36 : 656,939.20 = 235,422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,325.36/656,939.20 = 235,422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,325.36x = 656,939.20 × 235,422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,325.36x = 154,658,492,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,658,492,171.33/438,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,839.48

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