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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,149.32, 498,220.71 and 233,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,149.32, 498,220.71 and 233,865.92 is: 322,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,149.32 : 498,220.71 = 233,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,149.32/498,220.71 = 233,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,149.32x = 498,220.71 × 233,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,149.32x = 116,516,842,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,516,842,216.10/361,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,627.89

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