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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,891.11, 499,358.01 and 216,662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,891.11, 499,358.01 and 216,662.09 is: 298,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,891.11 : 499,358.01 = 216,662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,891.11/499,358.01 = 216,662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,891.11x = 499,358.01 × 216,662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,891.11x = 108,191,950,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,191,950,104.84/361,891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,962.72

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