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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,851.74, 570,654.30 and 231,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,851.74, 570,654.30 and 231,137.91 is: 346,328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,851.74 : 570,654.30 = 231,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,851.74/570,654.30 = 231,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,851.74x = 570,654.30 × 231,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,851.74x = 131,899,842,234.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,899,842,234.51/380,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,328.58

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