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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,152.64, 498,225.18 and 233,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,152.64, 498,225.18 and 233,869.24 is: 322,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,152.64 : 498,225.18 = 233,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,152.64/498,225.18 = 233,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,152.64x = 498,225.18 × 233,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,152.64x = 116,519,544,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,519,544,195.46/361,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,632.40

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