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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,131.19, 474,914.51 and 235,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,131.19, 474,914.51 and 235,463.44 is: 324,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,131.19 : 474,914.51 = 235,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,131.19/474,914.51 = 235,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,131.19x = 474,914.51 × 235,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,131.19x = 111,825,002,977.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,825,002,977.12/344,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,948.76

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