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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,688.16, 516,504.12 and 231,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,688.16, 516,504.12 and 231,951.28 is: 347,571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,688.16 : 516,504.12 = 231,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,688.16/516,504.12 = 231,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,688.16x = 516,504.12 × 231,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,688.16x = 119,803,791,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,803,791,759.27/344,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,571.53

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