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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,247.40, 498,371.10 and 232,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,247.40, 498,371.10 and 232,714.60 is: 349,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,247.40 : 498,371.10 = 232,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,247.40/498,371.10 = 232,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,247.40x = 498,371.10 × 232,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,247.40x = 115,978,231,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,978,231,188.06/332,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,071.90

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