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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,435.98, 498,764.54 and 216,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,435.98, 498,764.54 and 216,321.72 is: 298,513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,435.98 : 498,764.54 = 216,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,435.98/498,764.54 = 216,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,435.98x = 498,764.54 × 216,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,435.98x = 107,893,603,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,893,603,167.81/361,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,513.73

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