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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,297.38, 489,971.52 and 232,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,297.38, 489,971.52 and 232,606.68 is: 320,775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,297.38 : 489,971.52 = 232,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,297.38/489,971.52 = 232,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,297.38x = 489,971.52 × 232,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,297.38x = 113,970,648,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,970,648,561.75/355,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,775.37

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