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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,675.37, 489,298.64 and 231,617.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,675.37, 489,298.64 and 231,617.42 is: 346,919.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,675.37 : 489,298.64 = 231,617.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,675.37/489,298.64 = 231,617.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,675.37x = 489,298.64 × 231,617.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,675.37x = 113,330,085,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,330,085,001.73/326,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,919.59

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