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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,664.64, 508,824.16 and 232,785.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,664.64, 508,824.16 and 232,785.92 is: 348,717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,664.64 : 508,824.16 = 232,785.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,664.64/508,824.16 = 232,785.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,664.64x = 508,824.16 × 232,785.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,664.64x = 118,447,100,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,447,100,203.83/339,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,717.78

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