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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,687.94, 518,502.52 and 232,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,687.94, 518,502.52 and 232,494.10 is: 320,874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,687.94 : 518,502.52 = 232,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,687.94/518,502.52 = 232,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,687.94x = 518,502.52 × 232,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,687.94x = 120,548,776,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,548,776,735.13/375,687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,874.76

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