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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,626.57, 524,439.85 and 231,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,626.57, 524,439.85 and 231,270.23 is: 346,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,626.57 : 524,439.85 = 231,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,626.57/524,439.85 = 231,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,626.57x = 524,439.85 × 231,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,626.57x = 121,287,324,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,287,324,730.67/349,626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,905.34

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