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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,161.72, 498,269.34 and 233,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,161.72, 498,269.34 and 233,907.48 is: 322,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,161.72 : 498,269.34 = 233,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,161.72/498,269.34 = 233,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,161.72x = 498,269.34 × 233,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,161.72x = 116,548,925,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,548,925,680.66/361,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,705.64

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