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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,331.89, 1,413,512.82 and 232,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,331.89, 1,413,512.82 and 232,360.14 is: 348,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,331.89 : 1,413,512.82 = 232,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,331.89/1,413,512.82 = 232,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,331.89x = 1,413,512.82 × 232,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,331.89x = 328,444,036,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,444,036,747.00/942,331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,543.91

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