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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,535.60, 488,303.40 and 231,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,535.60, 488,303.40 and 231,057.20 is: 346,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,535.60 : 488,303.40 = 231,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,535.60/488,303.40 = 231,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,535.60x = 488,303.40 × 231,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,535.60x = 112,826,016,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,826,016,354.48/325,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,585.80

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