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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,365.35, 669,301.99 and 232,599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,365.35, 669,301.99 and 232,599.78 is: 348,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,365.35 : 669,301.99 = 232,599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,365.35/669,301.99 = 232,599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,365.35x = 669,301.99 × 232,599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,365.35x = 155,679,495,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,679,495,627.56/446,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,771.46

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