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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,460.30, 561,690.45 and 234,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,460.30, 561,690.45 and 234,492.30 is: 351,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,460.30 : 561,690.45 = 234,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,460.30/561,690.45 = 234,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,460.30x = 561,690.45 × 234,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,460.30x = 131,712,085,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,712,085,508.54/374,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,738.45

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