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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,356.12, 486,655.42 and 232,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,356.12, 486,655.42 and 232,035.48 is: 320,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,356.12 : 486,655.42 = 232,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,356.12/486,655.42 = 232,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,356.12x = 486,655.42 × 232,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,356.12x = 112,921,323,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921,323,974.30/352,356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,474.99

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