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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,678.82, 518,489.91 and 232,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,678.82, 518,489.91 and 232,484.98 is: 320,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,678.82 : 518,489.91 = 232,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,678.82/518,489.91 = 232,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,678.82x = 518,489.91 × 232,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,678.82x = 120,541,116,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,541,116,356.55/375,678.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,862.16

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