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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,973.60, 446,960.40 and 231,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,973.60, 446,960.40 and 231,618.40 is: 347,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,973.60 : 446,960.40 = 231,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,973.60/446,960.40 = 231,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,973.60x = 446,960.40 × 231,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,973.60x = 103,524,252,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,524,252,711.36/297,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,427.60

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