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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,328.89, 1,413,508.32 and 232,357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,328.89, 1,413,508.32 and 232,357.14 is: 348,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,328.89 : 1,413,508.32 = 232,357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,328.89/1,413,508.32 = 232,357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,328.89x = 1,413,508.32 × 232,357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,328.89x = 328,438,750,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,438,750,601.41/942,328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,539.40

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