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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,937.58, 573,773.04 and 232,721.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,937.58, 573,773.04 and 232,721.66 is: 348,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,937.58 : 573,773.04 = 232,721.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,937.58/573,773.04 = 232,721.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,937.58x = 573,773.04 × 232,721.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,937.58x = 133,529,411,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,529,411,463.18/382,937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,697.59

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