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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,005.40, 528,012.42 and 232,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,005.40, 528,012.42 and 232,825.24 is: 349,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,005.40 : 528,012.42 = 232,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,005.40/528,012.42 = 232,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,005.40x = 528,012.42 × 232,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,005.40x = 122,934,618,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,934,618,409.48/352,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,240.72

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