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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,149.82, 498,221.41 and 233,866.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,149.82, 498,221.41 and 233,866.42 is: 322,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,149.82 : 498,221.41 = 233,866.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,149.82/498,221.41 = 233,866.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,149.82x = 498,221.41 × 233,866.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,149.82x = 116,517,257,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,517,257,524.05/361,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,628.59

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