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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,662.82, 518,467.83 and 232,468.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,662.82, 518,467.83 and 232,468.98 is: 320,840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,662.82 : 518,467.83 = 232,468.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,662.82/518,467.83 = 232,468.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,662.82x = 518,467.83 × 232,468.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,662.82x = 120,527,687,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,527,687,602.91/375,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,840.08

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