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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,710.62, 500,269.14 and 219,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,710.62, 500,269.14 and 219,287.16 is: 302,452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,710.62 : 500,269.14 = 219,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,710.62/500,269.14 = 219,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,710.62x = 500,269.14 × 219,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,710.62x = 109,702,598,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,702,598,946.24/362,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,452.13

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