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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,316.37, 519,559.79 and 233,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,316.37, 519,559.79 and 233,228.25 is: 322,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,316.37 : 519,559.79 = 233,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,316.37/519,559.79 = 233,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,316.37x = 519,559.79 × 233,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,316.37x = 121,176,019,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,176,019,425.93/376,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,005.71

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