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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,147.61, 470,868.12 and 232,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,147.61, 470,868.12 and 232,431.84 is: 320,813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,147.61 : 470,868.12 = 232,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,147.61/470,868.12 = 232,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,147.61x = 470,868.12 × 232,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,147.61x = 109,444,743,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,444,743,528.94/341,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,813.46

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