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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,038, 499,801.47 and 234,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,038, 499,801.47 and 234,392.64 is: 350,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,038 : 499,801.47 = 234,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,038/499,801.47 = 234,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,038x = 499,801.47 × 234,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,038x = 117,149,786,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,149,786,029.18/334,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,707.96

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