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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,052.06, 498,094.98 and 217,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,052.06, 498,094.98 and 217,732.46 is: 300,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,052.06 : 498,094.98 = 217,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,052.06/498,094.98 = 217,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,052.06x = 498,094.98 × 217,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,052.06x = 108,451,445,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,451,445,309.05/361,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,376.20

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