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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,326.36, 656,940.70 and 235,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,326.36, 656,940.70 and 235,423.84 is: 352,840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,326.36 : 656,940.70 = 235,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,326.36/656,940.70 = 235,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,326.36x = 656,940.70 × 235,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,326.36x = 154,659,502,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,659,502,246.29/438,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,840.98

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