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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,255.40, 498,383.10 and 232,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,255.40, 498,383.10 and 232,528.20 is: 348,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,255.40 : 498,383.10 = 232,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,255.40/498,383.10 = 232,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,255.40x = 498,383.10 × 232,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,255.40x = 115,888,125,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,888,125,153.42/332,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,792.30

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