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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,921.52, 481,027.96 and 235,564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,921.52, 481,027.96 and 235,564.72 is: 324,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,921.52 : 481,027.96 = 235,564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,921.52/481,027.96 = 235,564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,921.52x = 481,027.96 × 235,564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,921.52x = 113,313,216,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,313,216,709.57/348,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,752.73

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