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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,262.02, 539,695.78 and 233,864.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,262.02, 539,695.78 and 233,864.41 is: 349,374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,262.02 : 539,695.78 = 233,864.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,262.02/539,695.78 = 233,864.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,262.02x = 539,695.78 × 233,864.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,262.02x = 126,215,635,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,215,635,169.19/361,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,374.22

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