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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,757.76, 498,045.92 and 217,554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,757.76, 498,045.92 and 217,554.08 is: 300,345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,757.76 : 498,045.92 = 217,554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,757.76/498,045.92 = 217,554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,757.76x = 498,045.92 × 217,554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,757.76x = 108,351,921,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,351,921,923.35/360,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,345.37

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