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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,007.40, 525,270.30 and 231,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,007.40, 525,270.30 and 231,639.40 is: 347,630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,007.40 : 525,270.30 = 231,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,007.40/525,270.30 = 231,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,007.40x = 525,270.30 × 231,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,007.40x = 121,673,297,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,673,297,129.82/350,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,630.64

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