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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,715.08, 562,242.27 and 233,627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,715.08, 562,242.27 and 233,627.27 is: 349,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,715.08 : 562,242.27 = 233,627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,715.08/562,242.27 = 233,627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,715.08x = 562,242.27 × 233,627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,715.08x = 131,355,124,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355,124,683.59/375,715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,613.66

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