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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,127.60, 476,066.04 and 233,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,127.60, 476,066.04 and 233,687.44 is: 349,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,127.60 : 476,066.04 = 233,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,127.60/476,066.04 = 233,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,127.60x = 476,066.04 × 233,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,127.60x = 111,250,654,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,250,654,158.54/318,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,704.50

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