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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,929.43, 500,897.12 and 261,291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,929.43, 500,897.12 and 261,291.31 is: 360,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,929.43 : 500,897.12 = 261,291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,929.43/500,897.12 = 261,291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,929.43x = 500,897.12 × 261,291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,929.43x = 130,880,062,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,880,062,101.33/362,929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,621.24

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