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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,065.26, 498,287.16 and 217,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,065.26, 498,287.16 and 217,822.23 is: 300,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,065.26 : 498,287.16 = 217,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,065.26/498,287.16 = 217,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,065.26x = 498,287.16 × 217,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,065.26x = 108,538,020,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,538,020,371.57/361,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,604.99

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