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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,294.72, 548,457.72 and 232,450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,294.72, 548,457.72 and 232,450.32 is: 348,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,294.72 : 548,457.72 = 232,450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,294.72/548,457.72 = 232,450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,294.72x = 548,457.72 × 232,450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,294.72x = 127,489,172,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,489,172,520.47/366,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,050.81

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