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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,374.04, 499,995.66 and 219,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,374.04, 499,995.66 and 219,131.08 is: 302,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,374.04 : 499,995.66 = 219,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,374.04/499,995.66 = 219,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,374.04x = 499,995.66 × 219,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,374.04x = 109,564,588,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564,588,971.11/362,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,352.20

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