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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,663.14, 493,168.30 and 233,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,663.14, 493,168.30 and 233,217.12 is: 349,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,663.14 : 493,168.30 = 233,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,663.14/493,168.30 = 233,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,663.14x = 493,168.30 × 233,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,663.14x = 115,015,290,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,015,290,601.30/328,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,948.86

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