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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,340.01, 498,883.23 and 232,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,340.01, 498,883.23 and 232,336.44 is: 320,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,340.01 : 498,883.23 = 232,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,340.01/498,883.23 = 232,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,340.01x = 498,883.23 × 232,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,340.01x = 115,908,753,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,908,753,633.90/361,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,774.76

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