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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,279.83, 519,365.72 and 232,958.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,279.83, 519,365.72 and 232,958.43 is: 321,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,279.83 : 519,365.72 = 232,958.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,279.83/519,365.72 = 232,958.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,279.83x = 519,365.72 × 232,958.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,279.83x = 120,990,623,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,990,623,309.42/376,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,544.27

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