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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,462.26, 511,049.98 and 234,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,462.26, 511,049.98 and 234,266.70 is: 323,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,462.26 : 511,049.98 = 234,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,462.26/511,049.98 = 234,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,462.26x = 511,049.98 × 234,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,462.26x = 119,721,992,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,721,992,349.67/370,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,169.20

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