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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,410.04, 498,939.23 and 230,719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,410.04, 498,939.23 and 230,719.13 is: 318,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,410.04 : 498,939.23 = 230,719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,410.04/498,939.23 = 230,719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,410.04x = 498,939.23 × 230,719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,410.04x = 115,114,825,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,114,825,068.47/361,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,515.85

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