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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,234.24, 500,362.08 and 302,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,234.24, 500,362.08 and 302,001.92 is: 417,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,234.24 : 500,362.08 = 302,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,234.24/500,362.08 = 302,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,234.24x = 500,362.08 × 302,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,234.24x = 151,110,308,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,110,308,855.19/362,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,161.86

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