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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,441.08, 481,017.65 and 233,677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,441.08, 481,017.65 and 233,677.92 is: 322,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,441.08 : 481,017.65 = 233,677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,441.08/481,017.65 = 233,677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,441.08x = 481,017.65 × 233,677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,441.08x = 112,403,202,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403,202,766.90/348,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,588.83

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