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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,199.63, 474,612.56 and 235,321.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,199.63, 474,612.56 and 235,321.71 is: 324,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,199.63 : 474,612.56 = 235,321.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,199.63/474,612.56 = 235,321.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,199.63x = 474,612.56 × 235,321.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,199.63x = 111,686,638,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,686,638,456.41/344,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,482.16

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