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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,995.69, 618,688.52 and 232,529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,995.69, 618,688.52 and 232,529.49 is: 348,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,995.69 : 618,688.52 = 232,529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,995.69/618,688.52 = 232,529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,995.69x = 618,688.52 × 232,529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,995.69x = 143,863,326,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,863,326,024.46/412,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,340.99

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