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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,862.33, 484,244.61 and 230,353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,862.33, 484,244.61 and 230,353.17 is: 317,923.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,862.33 : 484,244.61 = 230,353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,862.33/484,244.61 = 230,353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,862.33x = 484,244.61 × 230,353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,862.33x = 111,547,278,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,547,278,547.69/350,862.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,923.22

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