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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,974.28, 407,465.19 and 231,248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,974.28, 407,465.19 and 231,248.07 is: 319,436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,974.28 : 407,465.19 = 231,248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,974.28/407,465.19 = 231,248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,974.28x = 407,465.19 × 231,248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,974.28x = 94,225,538,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,538,779.68/294,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,436.46

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