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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,430.81, 480,225.75 and 235,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,430.81, 480,225.75 and 235,794.68 is: 353,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,430.81 : 480,225.75 = 235,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,430.81/480,225.75 = 235,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,430.81x = 480,225.75 × 235,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,430.81x = 113,234,674,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,234,674,647.88/320,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,382.61

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