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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,179.56, 493,868.91 and 233,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,179.56, 493,868.91 and 233,302.22 is: 350,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,179.56 : 493,868.91 = 233,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,179.56/493,868.91 = 233,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,179.56x = 493,868.91 × 233,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,179.56x = 115,220,713,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,220,713,091.98/329,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,023.90

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