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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,787.68, 664,375.92 and 232,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,787.68, 664,375.92 and 232,376.41 is: 348,666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,787.68 : 664,375.92 = 232,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,787.68/664,375.92 = 232,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,787.68x = 664,375.92 × 232,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,787.68x = 154,385,291,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385,291,180.05/442,787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,666.64

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