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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,849.20, 614,773.80 and 232,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,849.20, 614,773.80 and 232,702.20 is: 349,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,849.20 : 614,773.80 = 232,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,849.20/614,773.80 = 232,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,849.20x = 614,773.80 × 232,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,849.20x = 143,059,215,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,059,215,762.36/409,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,053.30

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