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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,429.31, 480,223.50 and 235,793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,429.31, 480,223.50 and 235,793.18 is: 353,380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,429.31 : 480,223.50 = 235,793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,429.31/480,223.50 = 235,793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,429.31x = 480,223.50 × 235,793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,429.31x = 113,233,423,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,233,423,774.61/320,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,380.36

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