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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,685.87, 518,499.66 and 232,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,685.87, 518,499.66 and 232,492.04 is: 320,871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,685.87 : 518,499.66 = 232,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,685.87/518,499.66 = 232,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,685.87x = 518,499.66 × 232,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,685.87x = 120,547,045,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,547,045,860.80/375,685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,871.92

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