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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,436.98, 498,765.92 and 216,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,436.98, 498,765.92 and 216,322.72 is: 298,515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,436.98 : 498,765.92 = 216,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,436.98/498,765.92 = 216,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,436.98x = 498,765.92 × 216,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,436.98x = 107,894,400,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,894,400,457.70/361,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,515.11

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