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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,684.93, 518,498.37 and 232,491.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,684.93, 518,498.37 and 232,491.11 is: 320,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,684.93 : 518,498.37 = 232,491.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,684.93/518,498.37 = 232,491.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,684.93x = 518,498.37 × 232,491.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,684.93x = 120,546,258,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,546,258,982.00/375,684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,870.63

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