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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,950.68, 475,887.60 and 233,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,950.68, 475,887.60 and 233,688.54 is: 349,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,950.68 : 475,887.60 = 233,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,950.68/475,887.60 = 233,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,950.68x = 475,887.60 × 233,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,950.68x = 111,209,478,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,209,478,448.10/317,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,769.59

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