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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,849.60, 614,774.40 and 232,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,849.60, 614,774.40 and 232,702.60 is: 349,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,849.60 : 614,774.40 = 232,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,849.60/614,774.40 = 232,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,849.60x = 614,774.40 × 232,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,849.60x = 143,059,601,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,059,601,293.44/409,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,053.90

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