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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,250.72, 499,599 and 233,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,250.72, 499,599 and 233,211.60 is: 321,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,250.72 : 499,599 = 233,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,250.72/499,599 = 233,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,250.72x = 499,599 × 233,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,250.72x = 116,512,282,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,512,282,148.40/362,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,634.37

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