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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,214.60, 498,321.90 and 232,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,214.60, 498,321.90 and 232,487.40 is: 348,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,214.60 : 498,321.90 = 232,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,214.60/498,321.90 = 232,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,214.60x = 498,321.90 × 232,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,214.60x = 115,853,562,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,853,562,894.06/332,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,731.10

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