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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,033.44, 492,576.83 and 234,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,033.44, 492,576.83 and 234,591.69 is: 323,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,033.44 : 492,576.83 = 234,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,033.44/492,576.83 = 234,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,033.44x = 492,576.83 × 234,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,033.44x = 115,554,429,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,554,429,831.58/357,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,651.56

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