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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,999.70, 485,999.55 and 234,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,999.70, 485,999.55 and 234,834.90 is: 352,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,999.70 : 485,999.55 = 234,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,999.70/485,999.55 = 234,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,999.70x = 485,999.55 × 234,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,999.70x = 114,129,655,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129,655,724.30/323,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,252.35

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