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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,764.28, 481,440.96 and 235,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,764.28, 481,440.96 and 235,740.12 is: 325,420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,764.28 : 481,440.96 = 235,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,764.28/481,440.96 = 235,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,764.28x = 481,440.96 × 235,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,764.28x = 113,494,949,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,494,949,683.32/348,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,420.22

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