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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,436.80, 453,655.20 and 232,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,436.80, 453,655.20 and 232,452.80 is: 348,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,436.80 : 453,655.20 = 232,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,436.80/453,655.20 = 232,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,436.80x = 453,655.20 × 232,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,436.80x = 105,453,421,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,453,421,474.56/302,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,679.20

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