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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,698.58, 512,894.96 and 235,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,698.58, 512,894.96 and 235,492.22 is: 324,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,698.58 : 512,894.96 = 235,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,698.58/512,894.96 = 235,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,698.58x = 512,894.96 × 235,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,698.58x = 120,782,772,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,782,772,757.21/371,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,948.17

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