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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,255.72, 548,399.25 and 232,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,255.72, 548,399.25 and 232,411.32 is: 347,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,255.72 : 548,399.25 = 232,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,255.72/548,399.25 = 232,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,255.72x = 548,399.25 × 232,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,255.72x = 127,454,193,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,454,193,579.51/366,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,992.36

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