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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,083.40, 525,384.30 and 231,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,083.40, 525,384.30 and 231,715.40 is: 347,744.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,083.40 : 525,384.30 = 231,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,083.40/525,384.30 = 231,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,083.40x = 525,384.30 × 231,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,083.40x = 121,739,633,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,739,633,228.22/350,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,744.66

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