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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,696.44, 502,130.87 and 268,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,696.44, 502,130.87 and 268,036.52 is: 370,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,696.44 : 502,130.87 = 268,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,696.44/502,130.87 = 268,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,696.44x = 502,130.87 × 268,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,696.44x = 134,589,410,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,589,410,979.37/363,696.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,059.74

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