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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,350.47, 508,278.18 and 232,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,350.47, 508,278.18 and 232,333.04 is: 320,590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,350.47 : 508,278.18 = 232,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,350.47/508,278.18 = 232,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,350.47x = 508,278.18 × 232,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,350.47x = 118,089,815,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,089,815,995.76/368,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,590.92

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