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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,543.80, 668,315.70 and 235,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,543.80, 668,315.70 and 235,591.80 is: 353,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,543.80 : 668,315.70 = 235,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,543.80/668,315.70 = 235,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,543.80x = 668,315.70 × 235,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,543.80x = 157,449,698,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,449,698,731.26/445,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,387.70

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