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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,275.92, 555,079.12 and 232,477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,275.92, 555,079.12 and 232,477.28 is: 320,783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,275.92 : 555,079.12 = 232,477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,275.92/555,079.12 = 232,477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,275.92x = 555,079.12 × 232,477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,275.92x = 129,043,284,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,043,284,002.39/402,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,783.02

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