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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,232.40, 558,348.60 and 232,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,232.40, 558,348.60 and 232,264.40 is: 348,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,232.40 : 558,348.60 = 232,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,232.40/558,348.60 = 232,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,232.40x = 558,348.60 × 232,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,232.40x = 129,684,502,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,684,502,569.84/372,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,396.60

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