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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,438.40, 525,916.80 and 232,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,438.40, 525,916.80 and 232,070.40 is: 348,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,438.40 : 525,916.80 = 232,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,438.40/525,916.80 = 232,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,438.40x = 525,916.80 × 232,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,438.40x = 122,049,722,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,049,722,142.72/350,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,277.25

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