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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,267.92, 555,068.08 and 232,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,267.92, 555,068.08 and 232,469.28 is: 320,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,267.92 : 555,068.08 = 232,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,267.92/555,068.08 = 232,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,267.92x = 555,068.08 × 232,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,267.92x = 129,036,276,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,036,276,908.58/402,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,771.98

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