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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,380.62, 437,586.74 and 232,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,380.62, 437,586.74 and 232,350.06 is: 320,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,380.62 : 437,586.74 = 232,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,380.62/437,586.74 = 232,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,380.62x = 437,586.74 × 232,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,380.62x = 101,673,305,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,673,305,294.20/317,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,351.33

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