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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,010.62, 532,567.04 and 232,990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,010.62, 532,567.04 and 232,990.66 is: 321,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,010.62 : 532,567.04 = 232,990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,010.62/532,567.04 = 232,990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,010.62x = 532,567.04 × 232,990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,010.62x = 124,083,146,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,083,146,143.85/386,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,450.08

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