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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,981.60, 437,972.40 and 232,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,981.60, 437,972.40 and 232,932.60 is: 349,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,981.60 : 437,972.40 = 232,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,981.60/437,972.40 = 232,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,981.60x = 437,972.40 × 232,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,981.60x = 102,018,049,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,018,049,860.24/291,981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,398.90

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