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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,909.82, 500,036.29 and 286,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,909.82, 500,036.29 and 286,011 is: 395,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,909.82 : 500,036.29 = 286,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,909.82/500,036.29 = 286,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,909.82x = 500,036.29 × 286,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,909.82x = 143,015,878,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,015,878,624.16/361,909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,169.93

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