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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,438.08, 481,013.51 and 233,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,438.08, 481,013.51 and 233,674.92 is: 322,584.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,438.08 : 481,013.51 = 233,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,438.08/481,013.51 = 233,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,438.08x = 481,013.51 × 233,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,438.08x = 112,400,792,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,400,792,299.80/348,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,584.69

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