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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,995.24, 500,944.26 and 219,781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,995.24, 500,944.26 and 219,781.48 is: 303,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,995.24 : 500,944.26 = 219,781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,995.24/500,944.26 = 219,781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,995.24x = 500,944.26 × 219,781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,995.24x = 110,098,270,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098,270,860.31/362,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,305.00

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