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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,295.76, 497,086.92 and 233,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,295.76, 497,086.92 and 233,132.24 is: 321,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,295.76 : 497,086.92 = 233,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,295.76/497,086.92 = 233,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,295.76x = 497,086.92 × 233,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,295.76x = 115,886,987,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,886,987,134.30/360,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,644.05

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