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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,086.31, 732,602.93 and 235,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,086.31, 732,602.93 and 235,544.54 is: 353,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,086.31 : 732,602.93 = 235,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,086.31/732,602.93 = 235,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,086.31x = 732,602.93 × 235,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,086.31x = 172,560,615,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,560,615,308.77/488,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,545.29

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