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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,531.88, 663,914.46 and 232,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,531.88, 663,914.46 and 232,113.32 is: 348,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,531.88 : 663,914.46 = 232,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,531.88/663,914.46 = 232,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,531.88x = 663,914.46 × 232,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,531.88x = 154,103,389,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,103,389,506.61/442,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,231.16

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