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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,007.41, 458,352.46 and 234,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,007.41, 458,352.46 and 234,581.27 is: 350,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,007.41 : 458,352.46 = 234,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,007.41/458,352.46 = 234,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,007.41x = 458,352.46 × 234,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,007.41x = 107,520,902,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,520,902,174.42/307,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,222.50

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