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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,022.64, 617,937 and 232,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,022.64, 617,937 and 232,186.48 is: 348,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,022.64 : 617,937 = 232,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,022.64/617,937 = 232,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,022.64x = 617,937 × 232,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,022.64x = 143,476,616,891.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,476,616,891.76/412,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,225.08

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