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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,558, 500,389.96 and 302,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,558, 500,389.96 and 302,032.76 is: 416,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,558 : 500,389.96 = 302,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,558/500,389.96 = 302,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,558x = 500,389.96 × 302,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,558x = 151,134,160,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,134,160,695.09/362,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,855.13

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