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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,852.68, 462,688.36 and 233,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,852.68, 462,688.36 and 233,702.48 is: 321,960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,852.68 : 462,688.36 = 233,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,852.68/462,688.36 = 233,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,852.68x = 462,688.36 × 233,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,852.68x = 108,131,417,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,131,417,199.13/335,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,960.86

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