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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,259.36, 561,518.64 and 233,850.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,259.36, 561,518.64 and 233,850.72 is: 350,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,259.36 : 561,518.64 = 233,850.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,259.36/561,518.64 = 233,850.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,259.36x = 561,518.64 × 233,850.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,259.36x = 131,311,538,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,311,538,257.42/374,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,857.06

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