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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,403.78, 501,284.64 and 236,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,403.78, 501,284.64 and 236,164.12 is: 325,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,403.78 : 501,284.64 = 236,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,403.78/501,284.64 = 236,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,403.78x = 501,284.64 × 236,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,403.78x = 118,385,445,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,385,445,875.12/363,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,768.34

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