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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,446.27, 518,134.52 and 232,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,446.27, 518,134.52 and 232,280.75 is: 320,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,446.27 : 518,134.52 = 232,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,446.27/518,134.52 = 232,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,446.27x = 518,134.52 × 232,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,446.27x = 120,352,674,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,352,674,906.49/375,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,558.98

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