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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,812.11, 503,717.63 and 230,311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,812.11, 503,717.63 and 230,311.23 is: 345,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,812.11 : 503,717.63 = 230,311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,812.11/503,717.63 = 230,311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,812.11x = 503,717.63 × 230,311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,812.11x = 116,011,825,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,825,786.43/335,812.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,466.47

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