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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,702.96, 561,660.60 and 232,547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,702.96, 561,660.60 and 232,547.84 is: 348,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,702.96 : 561,660.60 = 232,547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,702.96/561,660.60 = 232,547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,702.96x = 561,660.60 × 232,547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,702.96x = 130,612,959,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,612,959,343.10/374,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,577.34

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