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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,936.07, 573,770.79 and 232,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,936.07, 573,770.79 and 232,720.16 is: 348,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,936.07 : 573,770.79 = 232,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,936.07/573,770.79 = 232,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,936.07x = 573,770.79 × 232,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,936.07x = 133,528,027,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,528,027,183.27/382,936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,695.35

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