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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,458.67, 472,560.80 and 231,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,458.67, 472,560.80 and 231,852.33 is: 319,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,458.67 : 472,560.80 = 231,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,458.67/472,560.80 = 231,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,458.67x = 472,560.80 × 231,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,458.67x = 109,564,322,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564,322,546.66/342,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,934.44

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