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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,004.32, 482,837.88 and 229,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,004.32, 482,837.88 and 229,092.32 is: 316,037.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,004.32 : 482,837.88 = 229,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,004.32/482,837.88 = 229,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,004.32x = 482,837.88 × 229,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,004.32x = 110,614,450,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,614,450,113.08/350,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,037.39

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