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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,461.71, 526,789.90 and 231,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,461.71, 526,789.90 and 231,284.52 is: 347,650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,461.71 : 526,789.90 = 231,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,461.71/526,789.90 = 231,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,461.71x = 526,789.90 × 231,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,461.71x = 121,838,346,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,838,346,528.40/350,461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,650.95

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