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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,751.96, 499,443.42 and 232,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,751.96, 499,443.42 and 232,913.82 is: 321,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,751.96 : 499,443.42 = 232,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,751.96/499,443.42 = 232,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,751.96x = 499,443.42 × 232,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,751.96x = 116,327,274,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,327,274,826.06/361,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,566.40

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