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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,672.56, 518,481.27 and 232,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,672.56, 518,481.27 and 232,478.73 is: 320,853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,672.56 : 518,481.27 = 232,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,672.56/518,481.27 = 232,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,672.56x = 518,481.27 × 232,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,672.56x = 120,535,867,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,535,867,178.39/375,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,853.53

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