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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,261.40, 498,392.10 and 232,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,261.40, 498,392.10 and 232,534.20 is: 348,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,261.40 : 498,392.10 = 232,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,261.40/498,392.10 = 232,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,261.40x = 498,392.10 × 232,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,261.40x = 115,893,208,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893,208,259.82/332,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,801.30

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