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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,210.44, 498,362.58 and 233,684.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,210.44, 498,362.58 and 233,684.04 is: 322,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,210.44 : 498,362.58 = 233,684.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,210.44/498,362.58 = 233,684.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,210.44x = 498,362.58 × 233,684.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,210.44x = 116,459,381,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,459,381,079.22/361,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,414.22

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