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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,266.64, 497,097.32 and 217,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,266.64, 497,097.32 and 217,034.54 is: 299,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,266.64 : 497,097.32 = 217,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,266.64/497,097.32 = 217,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,266.64x = 497,097.32 × 217,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,266.64x = 107,887,288,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,887,288,181.43/360,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,465.11

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