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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,245.40, 558,368.10 and 232,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,245.40, 558,368.10 and 232,277.40 is: 348,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,245.40 : 558,368.10 = 232,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,245.40/558,368.10 = 232,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,245.40x = 558,368.10 × 232,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,245.40x = 129,696,290,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,696,290,510.94/372,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,416.10

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