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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,531.80, 668,297.70 and 235,579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,531.80, 668,297.70 and 235,579.80 is: 353,369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,531.80 : 668,297.70 = 235,579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,531.80/668,297.70 = 235,579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,531.80x = 668,297.70 × 235,579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,531.80x = 157,437,438,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437,438,506.46/445,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,369.70

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