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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,562.58, 511,187.76 and 234,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,562.58, 511,187.76 and 234,367.56 is: 323,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,562.58 : 511,187.76 = 234,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,562.58/511,187.76 = 234,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,562.58x = 511,187.76 × 234,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,562.58x = 119,805,828,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,805,828,013.07/370,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,307.95

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