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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,226.85, 498,359.21 and 233,972.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,226.85, 498,359.21 and 233,972.61 is: 322,795.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,226.85 : 498,359.21 = 233,972.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,226.85/498,359.21 = 233,972.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,226.85x = 498,359.21 × 233,972.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,226.85x = 116,602,405,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,602,405,081.24/361,226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,795.51

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