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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,293.38, 658,703.28 and 236,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,293.38, 658,703.28 and 236,997.96 is: 355,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,293.38 : 658,703.28 = 236,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,293.38/658,703.28 = 236,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,293.38x = 658,703.28 × 236,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,293.38x = 156,111,333,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,111,333,605.31/439,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,369.19

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