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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,893.66, 499,432.95 and 234,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,893.66, 499,432.95 and 234,678.30 is: 323,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,893.66 : 499,432.95 = 234,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,893.66/499,432.95 = 234,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,893.66x = 499,432.95 × 234,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,893.66x = 117,206,075,669.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,206,075,669.99/361,893.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,868.83

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