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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,261.02, 539,694.29 and 233,863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,261.02, 539,694.29 and 233,863.41 is: 349,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,261.02 : 539,694.29 = 233,863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,261.02/539,694.29 = 233,863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,261.02x = 539,694.29 × 233,863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,261.02x = 126,214,747,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,214,747,016.93/361,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,372.73

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