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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,039.36, 562,688.64 and 234,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,039.36, 562,688.64 and 234,630.72 is: 352,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,039.36 : 562,688.64 = 234,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,039.36/562,688.64 = 234,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,039.36x = 562,688.64 × 234,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,039.36x = 132,024,040,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,024,040,739.02/375,039.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,027.16

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