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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,389, 486,700.47 and 232,068.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,389, 486,700.47 and 232,068.09 is: 320,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,389 : 486,700.47 = 232,068.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,389/486,700.47 = 232,068.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,389x = 486,700.47 × 232,068.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,389x = 112,947,648,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947,648,475.00/352,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,519.79

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