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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,281.42, 732,895.58 and 235,740.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,281.42, 732,895.58 and 235,740.03 is: 353,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,281.42 : 732,895.58 = 235,740.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,281.42/732,895.58 = 235,740.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,281.42x = 732,895.58 × 235,740.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,281.42x = 172,772,821,172.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,772,821,172.89/488,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,838.61

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