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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,766.78, 481,444.41 and 235,742.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,766.78, 481,444.41 and 235,742.62 is: 325,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,766.78 : 481,444.41 = 235,742.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,766.78/481,444.41 = 235,742.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,766.78x = 481,444.41 × 235,742.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,766.78x = 113,496,966,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,496,966,597.75/348,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,423.67

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