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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,873.84, 502,111.80 and 268,433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,873.84, 502,111.80 and 268,433.52 is: 370,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,873.84 : 502,111.80 = 268,433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,873.84/502,111.80 = 268,433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,873.84x = 502,111.80 × 268,433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,873.84x = 134,783,637,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,783,637,907.54/363,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,413.10

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