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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,020.98, 518,907.57 and 232,752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,020.98, 518,907.57 and 232,752.50 is: 321,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,020.98 : 518,907.57 = 232,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,020.98/518,907.57 = 232,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,020.98x = 518,907.57 × 232,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,020.98x = 120,777,034,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,777,034,186.43/376,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,197.59

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