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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,382.46, 458,136.32 and 235,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,382.46, 458,136.32 and 235,462.14 is: 324,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,382.46 : 458,136.32 = 235,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,382.46/458,136.32 = 235,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,382.46x = 458,136.32 × 235,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,382.46x = 107,873,758,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,873,758,318.93/332,382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,547.08

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