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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,113.56, 500,973.68 and 259,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,113.56, 500,973.68 and 259,660.36 is: 358,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,113.56 : 500,973.68 = 259,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,113.56/500,973.68 = 259,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,113.56x = 500,973.68 × 259,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,113.56x = 130,083,006,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,083,006,099.33/363,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,243.32

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