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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,477.06, 481,067.33 and 233,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,477.06, 481,067.33 and 233,713.74 is: 322,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,477.06 : 481,067.33 = 233,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,477.06/481,067.33 = 233,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,477.06x = 481,067.33 × 233,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,477.06x = 112,432,044,886.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432,044,886.11/348,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,638.30

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