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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,843.58, 499,570.66 and 233,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,843.58, 499,570.66 and 233,006.20 is: 321,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,843.58 : 499,570.66 = 233,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,843.58/499,570.66 = 233,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,843.58x = 499,570.66 × 233,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,843.58x = 116,403,061,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,403,061,118.09/361,843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,694.42

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