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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,569.63, 516,326.85 and 231,832.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,569.63, 516,326.85 and 231,832.21 is: 347,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,569.63 : 516,326.85 = 231,832.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,569.63/516,326.85 = 231,832.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,569.63x = 516,326.85 × 231,832.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,569.63x = 119,701,194,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,701,194,717.84/344,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,393.34

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