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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,985.22, 499,585.32 and 237,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,985.22, 499,585.32 and 237,911.04 is: 328,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,985.22 : 499,585.32 = 237,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,985.22/499,585.32 = 237,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,985.22x = 499,585.32 × 237,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,985.22x = 118,856,863,049.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,856,863,049.93/361,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,347.28

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