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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,028.80, 474,920.32 and 229,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,028.80, 474,920.32 and 229,498.24 is: 316,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,028.80 : 474,920.32 = 229,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,028.80/474,920.32 = 229,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,028.80x = 474,920.32 × 229,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,028.80x = 108,993,377,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,993,377,580.24/344,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,814.69

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