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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,370.96, 527,530.92 and 231,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,370.96, 527,530.92 and 231,412.88 is: 319,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,370.96 : 527,530.92 = 231,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,370.96/527,530.92 = 231,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,370.96x = 527,530.92 × 231,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,370.96x = 122,077,449,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,077,449,486.25/382,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,264.44

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