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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,333.78, 511,280.86 and 234,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,333.78, 511,280.86 and 234,484.17 is: 323,727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,333.78 : 511,280.86 = 234,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,333.78/511,280.86 = 234,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,333.78x = 511,280.86 × 234,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,333.78x = 119,887,268,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,887,268,093.99/370,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,727.61

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