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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,472.80, 501,308.28 and 236,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,472.80, 501,308.28 and 236,189.28 is: 325,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,472.80 : 501,308.28 = 236,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,472.80/501,308.28 = 236,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,472.80x = 501,308.28 × 236,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,472.80x = 118,403,641,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403,641,711.24/363,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,756.54

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