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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,004.16, 500,511.84 and 235,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,004.16, 500,511.84 and 235,633.28 is: 324,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,004.16 : 500,511.84 = 235,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,004.16/500,511.84 = 235,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,004.16x = 500,511.84 × 235,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,004.16x = 117,937,246,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,937,246,538.04/363,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,892.27

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