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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,087.16, 482,925.74 and 229,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,087.16, 482,925.74 and 229,423.08 is: 316,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,087.16 : 482,925.74 = 229,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,087.16/482,925.74 = 229,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,087.16x = 482,925.74 × 229,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,087.16x = 110,794,310,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,794,310,682.08/350,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,476.36

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