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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,954.97, 500,744.03 and 219,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,954.97, 500,744.03 and 219,662.73 is: 303,053.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,954.97 : 500,744.03 = 219,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,954.97/500,744.03 = 219,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,954.97x = 500,744.03 × 219,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,954.97x = 109,994,799,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,994,799,562.69/362,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,053.57

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