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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,817.27, 475,577.82 and 235,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,817.27, 475,577.82 and 235,986.12 is: 325,476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,817.27 : 475,577.82 = 235,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,817.27/475,577.82 = 235,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,817.27x = 475,577.82 × 235,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,817.27x = 112,229,764,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,229,764,499.86/344,817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,476.05

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