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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,280.44, 474,679.85 and 229,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,280.44, 474,679.85 and 229,307.15 is: 316,159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,280.44 : 474,679.85 = 229,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,280.44/474,679.85 = 229,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,280.44x = 474,679.85 × 229,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,280.44x = 108,847,483,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,847,483,606.09/344,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,159.36

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