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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,855.60, 545,783.40 and 231,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,855.60, 545,783.40 and 231,323.40 is: 346,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,855.60 : 545,783.40 = 231,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,855.60/545,783.40 = 231,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,855.60x = 545,783.40 × 231,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,855.60x = 126,252,471,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,252,471,751.56/363,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,985.10

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