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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,919.98, 493,552.86 and 233,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,919.98, 493,552.86 and 233,473.14 is: 350,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,919.98 : 493,552.86 = 233,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,919.98/493,552.86 = 233,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,919.98x = 493,552.86 × 233,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,919.98x = 115,231,335,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231,335,980.18/328,919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,332.43

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