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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,971.88, 500,866.98 and 336,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,971.88, 500,866.98 and 336,222.44 is: 463,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,971.88 : 500,866.98 = 336,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,971.88/500,866.98 = 336,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,971.88x = 500,866.98 × 336,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,971.88x = 168,402,718,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,402,718,131.03/362,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,955.27

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