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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,297.20, 486,995.40 and 231,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,297.20, 486,995.40 and 231,985.20 is: 347,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,297.20 : 486,995.40 = 231,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,297.20/486,995.40 = 231,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,297.20x = 486,995.40 × 231,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,297.20x = 112,975,725,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,975,725,268.08/325,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,300.02

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