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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,079.33, 499,618.47 and 216,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,079.33, 499,618.47 and 216,851.08 is: 299,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,079.33 : 499,618.47 = 216,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,079.33/499,618.47 = 216,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,079.33x = 499,618.47 × 216,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,079.33x = 108,342,803,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,342,803,558.40/362,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,223.94

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