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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,849.70, 614,774.55 and 232,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,849.70, 614,774.55 and 232,702.70 is: 349,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,849.70 : 614,774.55 = 232,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,849.70/614,774.55 = 232,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,849.70x = 614,774.55 × 232,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,849.70x = 143,059,697,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,059,697,676.29/409,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,054.05

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