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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,344.02, 498,888.76 and 232,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,344.02, 498,888.76 and 232,340.44 is: 320,780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,344.02 : 498,888.76 = 232,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,344.02/498,888.76 = 232,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,344.02x = 498,888.76 × 232,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,344.02x = 115,912,034,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,912,034,009.45/361,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,780.27

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