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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,582.12, 472,819.32 and 235,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,582.12, 472,819.32 and 235,063.44 is: 324,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,582.12 : 472,819.32 = 235,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,582.12/472,819.32 = 235,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,582.12x = 472,819.32 × 235,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,582.12x = 111,142,535,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,142,535,857.66/342,582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,425.97

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