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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,211.60, 436,817.40 and 231,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,211.60, 436,817.40 and 231,725.20 is: 347,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,211.60 : 436,817.40 = 231,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,211.60/436,817.40 = 231,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,211.60x = 436,817.40 × 231,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,211.60x = 101,221,599,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221,599,378.48/291,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,587.80

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