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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,408.40, 498,612.60 and 232,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,408.40, 498,612.60 and 232,681.20 is: 349,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,408.40 : 498,612.60 = 232,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,408.40/498,612.60 = 232,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,408.40x = 498,612.60 × 232,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,408.40x = 116,017,778,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,017,778,103.12/332,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,021.80

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