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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,444.08, 511,143.21 and 234,382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,444.08, 511,143.21 and 234,382.61 is: 323,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,444.08 : 511,143.21 = 234,382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,444.08/511,143.21 = 234,382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,444.08x = 511,143.21 × 234,382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,444.08x = 119,803,080,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,803,080,921.44/370,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,403.95

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