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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,482.64, 409,213.29 and 231,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,482.64, 409,213.29 and 231,823.98 is: 319,969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,482.64 : 409,213.29 = 231,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,482.64/409,213.29 = 231,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,482.64x = 409,213.29 × 231,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,482.64x = 94,865,454,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,865,454,579.73/296,482.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,969.68

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