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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,718.24, 499,051.68 and 218,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,718.24, 499,051.68 and 218,423.84 is: 301,352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,718.24 : 499,051.68 = 218,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,718.24/499,051.68 = 218,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,718.24x = 499,051.68 × 218,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,718.24x = 109,004,784,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,004,784,304.05/361,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,352.74

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