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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,212.60, 558,837.30 and 232,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,212.60, 558,837.30 and 232,244.60 is: 348,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,212.60 : 558,837.30 = 232,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,212.60/558,837.30 = 232,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,212.60x = 558,837.30 × 232,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,212.60x = 129,786,945,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,786,945,203.58/372,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,690.36

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