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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,811.36, 503,716.50 and 230,310.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,811.36, 503,716.50 and 230,310.48 is: 345,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,811.36 : 503,716.50 = 230,310.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,811.36/503,716.50 = 230,310.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,811.36x = 503,716.50 × 230,310.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,811.36x = 116,011,188,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,188,898.92/335,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,465.35

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