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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,597.08, 486,250.38 and 231,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,597.08, 486,250.38 and 231,524.76 is: 319,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,597.08 : 486,250.38 = 231,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,597.08/486,250.38 = 231,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,597.08x = 486,250.38 × 231,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,597.08x = 112,579,002,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,579,002,529.41/352,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,285.12

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