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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,772.39, 483,742.98 and 229,869.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,772.39, 483,742.98 and 229,869.77 is: 317,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,772.39 : 483,742.98 = 229,869.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,772.39/483,742.98 = 229,869.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,772.39x = 483,742.98 × 229,869.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,772.39x = 111,197,885,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,197,885,133.00/350,772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,008.66

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