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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,717.70, 517,076.55 and 232,743.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,717.70, 517,076.55 and 232,743.30 is: 349,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,717.70 : 517,076.55 = 232,743.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,717.70/517,076.55 = 232,743.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,717.70x = 517,076.55 × 232,743.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,717.70x = 120,346,102,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,346,102,599.62/344,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,114.95

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