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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,688.05, 524,532.08 and 231,331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,688.05, 524,532.08 and 231,331.71 is: 346,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,688.05 : 524,532.08 = 231,331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,688.05/524,532.08 = 231,331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,688.05x = 524,532.08 × 231,331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,688.05x = 121,340,904,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,340,904,983.25/349,688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,997.57

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