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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,863.60, 512,795.40 and 235,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,863.60, 512,795.40 and 235,575.40 is: 353,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,863.60 : 512,795.40 = 235,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,863.60/512,795.40 = 235,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,863.60x = 512,795.40 × 235,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,863.60x = 120,801,981,473.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,801,981,473.16/341,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,363.10

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