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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,924.40, 472,797 and 235,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,924.40, 472,797 and 235,307.60 is: 324,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,924.40 : 472,797 = 235,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,924.40/472,797 = 235,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,924.40x = 472,797 × 235,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,924.40x = 111,252,727,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,252,727,357.20/342,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,423.48

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