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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,392.06, 499,926.63 and 235,107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,392.06, 499,926.63 and 235,107.58 is: 324,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,392.06 : 499,926.63 = 235,107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,392.06/499,926.63 = 235,107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,392.06x = 499,926.63 × 235,107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,392.06x = 117,536,540,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,536,540,156.86/362,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,335.31

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