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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,307.68, 501,080.58 and 236,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,307.68, 501,080.58 and 236,024.28 is: 325,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,307.68 : 501,080.58 = 236,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,307.68/501,080.58 = 236,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,307.68x = 501,080.58 × 236,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,307.68x = 118,267,183,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,267,183,116.48/363,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,528.99

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