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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,311.68, 501,086.10 and 236,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,311.68, 501,086.10 and 236,028.28 is: 325,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,311.68 : 501,086.10 = 236,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,311.68/501,086.10 = 236,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,311.68x = 501,086.10 × 236,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,311.68x = 118,270,490,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,270,490,314.91/363,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,534.51

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