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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,806.40, 407,709.60 and 232,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,806.40, 407,709.60 and 232,440.40 is: 348,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,806.40 : 407,709.60 = 232,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,806.40/407,709.60 = 232,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,806.40x = 407,709.60 × 232,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,806.40x = 94,768,182,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768,182,507.84/271,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,660.60

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