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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,717.15, 562,245.36 and 233,629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,717.15, 562,245.36 and 233,629.34 is: 349,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,717.15 : 562,245.36 = 233,629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,717.15/562,245.36 = 233,629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,717.15x = 562,245.36 × 233,629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,717.15x = 131,357,009,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,357,009,563.64/375,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,616.75

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