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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,311.06, 494,579.97 and 230,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,311.06, 494,579.97 and 230,986.26 is: 318,832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,311.06 : 494,579.97 = 230,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,311.06/494,579.97 = 230,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,311.06x = 494,579.97 × 230,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,311.06x = 114,241,177,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,241,177,541.21/358,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,832.41

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