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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,580.36, 503,370 and 230,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,580.36, 503,370 and 230,079.48 is: 345,118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,580.36 : 503,370 = 230,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,580.36/503,370 = 230,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,580.36x = 503,370 × 230,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,580.36x = 115,815,107,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,815,107,847.60/335,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,118.85

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