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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,608.59, 511,494.72 and 234,655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,608.59, 511,494.72 and 234,655.19 is: 323,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,608.59 : 511,494.72 = 234,655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,608.59/511,494.72 = 234,655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,608.59x = 511,494.72 × 234,655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,608.59x = 120,024,890,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,024,890,705.60/370,608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,858.90

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