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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,841.31, 500,546.60 and 235,556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,841.31, 500,546.60 and 235,556.83 is: 324,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,841.31 : 500,546.60 = 235,556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,841.31/500,546.60 = 235,556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,841.31x = 500,546.60 × 235,556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,841.31x = 117,907,169,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,907,169,185.49/362,841.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,955.20

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