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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,999.40, 526,499.10 and 232,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,999.40, 526,499.10 and 232,804.20 is: 349,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,999.40 : 526,499.10 = 232,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,999.40/526,499.10 = 232,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,999.40x = 526,499.10 × 232,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,999.40x = 122,571,201,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,571,201,776.22/350,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,206.30

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