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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,678.54, 499,017.08 and 216,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,678.54, 499,017.08 and 216,425.30 is: 298,607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,678.54 : 499,017.08 = 216,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,678.54/499,017.08 = 216,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,678.54x = 499,017.08 × 216,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,678.54x = 107,999,921,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,999,921,244.12/361,678.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,607.49

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