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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,569.03, 511,197.43 and 234,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,569.03, 511,197.43 and 234,373.60 is: 323,316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,569.03 : 511,197.43 = 234,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,569.03/511,197.43 = 234,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,569.03x = 511,197.43 × 234,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,569.03x = 119,811,181,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811,181,979.85/370,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,316.77

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