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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,173.07, 493,859.17 and 233,295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,173.07, 493,859.17 and 233,295.71 is: 350,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,173.07 : 493,859.17 = 233,295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,173.07/493,859.17 = 233,295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,173.07x = 493,859.17 × 233,295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,173.07x = 115,215,225,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,215,225,705.16/329,173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,014.13

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