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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,332.78, 511,279.48 and 234,483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,332.78, 511,279.48 and 234,483.17 is: 323,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,332.78 : 511,279.48 = 234,483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,332.78/511,279.48 = 234,483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,332.78x = 511,279.48 × 234,483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,332.78x = 119,886,432,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,886,432,520.04/370,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,726.23

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