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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,150.83, 498,222.78 and 233,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,150.83, 498,222.78 and 233,867.43 is: 322,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,150.83 : 498,222.78 = 233,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,150.83/498,222.78 = 233,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,150.83x = 498,222.78 × 233,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,150.83x = 116,518,081,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518,081,126.06/361,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,629.97

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