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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,551.70, 562,562.10 and 232,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,551.70, 562,562.10 and 232,959.30 is: 348,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,551.70 : 562,562.10 = 232,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,551.70/562,562.10 = 232,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,551.70x = 562,562.10 × 232,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,551.70x = 131,054,073,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,054,073,022.53/375,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,964.13

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