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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,357.42, 1,413,551.13 and 232,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,357.42, 1,413,551.13 and 232,385.70 is: 348,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,357.42 : 1,413,551.13 = 232,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,357.42/1,413,551.13 = 232,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,357.42x = 1,413,551.13 × 232,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,357.42x = 328,489,068,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,489,068,830.84/942,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,582.25

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