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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,714.39, 562,241.24 and 233,626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,714.39, 562,241.24 and 233,626.58 is: 349,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,714.39 : 562,241.24 = 233,626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,714.39/562,241.24 = 233,626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,714.39x = 562,241.24 × 233,626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,714.39x = 131,354,498,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,354,498,036.16/375,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,612.64

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