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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,841.58, 499,567.91 and 233,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,841.58, 499,567.91 and 233,004.20 is: 321,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,841.58 : 499,567.91 = 233,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,841.58/499,567.91 = 233,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,841.58x = 499,567.91 × 233,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,841.58x = 116,401,417,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,401,417,552.36/361,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,691.66

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