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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,227.85, 498,360.59 and 233,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,227.85, 498,360.59 and 233,973.61 is: 322,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,227.85 : 498,360.59 = 233,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,227.85/498,360.59 = 233,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,227.85x = 498,360.59 × 233,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,227.85x = 116,603,226,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,603,226,324.03/361,227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,796.89

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