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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,275.45, 572,921.10 and 232,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,275.45, 572,921.10 and 232,356.60 is: 348,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,275.45 : 572,921.10 = 232,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,275.45/572,921.10 = 232,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,275.45x = 572,921.10 × 232,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,275.45x = 133,121,998,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,121,998,864.26/382,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,235.80

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