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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,001.59, 476,215.07 and 233,561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,001.59, 476,215.07 and 233,561.52 is: 349,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,001.59 : 476,215.07 = 233,561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,001.59/476,215.07 = 233,561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,001.59x = 476,215.07 × 233,561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,001.59x = 111,225,514,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,225,514,428.30/318,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,764.02

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