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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,626.32, 499,043.76 and 218,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,626.32, 499,043.76 and 218,358.32 is: 301,334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,626.32 : 499,043.76 = 218,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,626.32/499,043.76 = 218,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,626.32x = 499,043.76 × 218,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,626.32x = 108,970,357,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,970,357,040.08/361,626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,334.14

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