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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,955.60, 773,674.20 and 235,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,955.60, 773,674.20 and 235,155.60 is: 352,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,955.60 : 773,674.20 = 235,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,955.60/773,674.20 = 235,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,955.60x = 773,674.20 × 235,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,955.60x = 181,933,820,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,933,820,705.52/515,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,615.27

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