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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,390.56, 499,924.56 and 235,106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,390.56, 499,924.56 and 235,106.08 is: 324,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,390.56 : 499,924.56 = 235,106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,390.56/499,924.56 = 235,106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,390.56x = 499,924.56 × 235,106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,390.56x = 117,535,303,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,535,303,597.33/362,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,333.24

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