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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,214.60, 558,840.30 and 232,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,214.60, 558,840.30 and 232,246.60 is: 348,693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,214.60 : 558,840.30 = 232,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,214.60/558,840.30 = 232,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,214.60x = 558,840.30 × 232,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,214.60x = 129,788,759,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,788,759,617.98/372,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,693.36

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