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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,426.08, 501,393.39 and 362,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,426.08, 501,393.39 and 362,865.58 is: 500,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,426.08 : 501,393.39 = 362,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,426.08/501,393.39 = 362,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,426.08x = 501,393.39 × 362,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,426.08x = 181,938,401,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,938,401,456.19/363,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,620.11

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