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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,741.66, 601,689.39 and 232,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,741.66, 601,689.39 and 232,844.21 is: 348,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,741.66 : 601,689.39 = 232,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,741.66/601,689.39 = 232,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,741.66x = 601,689.39 × 232,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,741.66x = 140,099,887,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,099,887,671.49/401,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,731.30

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