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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,299.96, 539,752.34 and 233,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,299.96, 539,752.34 and 233,902.32 is: 349,430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,299.96 : 539,752.34 = 233,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,299.96/539,752.34 = 233,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,299.96x = 539,752.34 × 233,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,299.96x = 126,249,323,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,249,323,381.92/361,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,430.77

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