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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,394.31, 504,591.46 and 230,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,394.31, 504,591.46 and 230,893.43 is: 346,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,394.31 : 504,591.46 = 230,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,394.31/504,591.46 = 230,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,394.31x = 504,591.46 × 230,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,394.31x = 116,506,849,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,506,849,847.92/336,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,340.14

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