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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,005.59, 476,221.06 and 233,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,005.59, 476,221.06 and 233,565.52 is: 349,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,005.59 : 476,221.06 = 233,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,005.59/476,221.06 = 233,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,005.59x = 476,221.06 × 233,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,005.59x = 111,228,819,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,228,819,513.85/318,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,770.01

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