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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,991.22, 499,593.60 and 237,917.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,991.22, 499,593.60 and 237,917.04 is: 328,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,991.22 : 499,593.60 = 237,917.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,991.22/499,593.60 = 237,917.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,991.22x = 499,593.60 × 237,917.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,991.22x = 118,861,830,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,861,830,514.94/361,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,355.56

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