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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,954, 497,951.04 and 233,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,954, 497,951.04 and 233,670.60 is: 322,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,954 : 497,951.04 = 233,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,954/497,951.04 = 233,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,954x = 497,951.04 × 233,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,954x = 116,356,518,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356,518,287.42/360,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,358.30

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