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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,694.31, 502,127.93 and 268,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,694.31, 502,127.93 and 268,034.39 is: 370,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,694.31 : 502,127.93 = 268,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,694.31/502,127.93 = 268,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,694.31x = 502,127.93 × 268,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,694.31x = 134,587,553,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,587,553,461.94/363,694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,056.80

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