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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,586.88, 516,352.74 and 231,849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,586.88, 516,352.74 and 231,849.46 is: 347,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,586.88 : 516,352.74 = 231,849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,586.88/516,352.74 = 231,849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,586.88x = 516,352.74 × 231,849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,586.88x = 119,716,103,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,716,103,938.52/344,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,419.22

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