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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,256.40, 498,384.60 and 232,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,256.40, 498,384.60 and 232,529.20 is: 348,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,256.40 : 498,384.60 = 232,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,256.40/498,384.60 = 232,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,256.40x = 498,384.60 × 232,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,256.40x = 115,888,972,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,888,972,330.32/332,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,793.80

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