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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,051.88, 463,979.46 and 235,274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,051.88, 463,979.46 and 235,274.92 is: 324,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,051.88 : 463,979.46 = 235,274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,051.88/463,979.46 = 235,274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,051.88x = 463,979.46 × 235,274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,051.88x = 109,162,730,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,162,730,333.14/336,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,838.92

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