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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,281.36, 555,248.04 and 232,490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,281.36, 555,248.04 and 232,490.96 is: 320,895.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,281.36 : 555,248.04 = 232,490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,281.36/555,248.04 = 232,490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,281.36x = 555,248.04 × 232,490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,281.36x = 129,090,149,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,090,149,857.72/402,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,895.18

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