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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,243.88, 479,977.40 and 235,215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,243.88, 479,977.40 and 235,215.64 is: 352,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,243.88 : 479,977.40 = 235,215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,243.88/479,977.40 = 235,215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,243.88x = 479,977.40 × 235,215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,243.88x = 112,898,191,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,898,191,326.54/320,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,538.17

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