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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,924.96, 500,890.91 and 261,286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,924.96, 500,890.91 and 261,286.83 is: 360,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,924.96 : 500,890.91 = 261,286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,924.96/500,890.91 = 261,286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,924.96x = 500,890.91 × 261,286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,924.96x = 130,876,196,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,876,196,743.28/362,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,615.04

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