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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,967.48, 502,087.98 and 236,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,967.48, 502,087.98 and 236,596.60 is: 326,381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,967.48 : 502,087.98 = 236,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,967.48/502,087.98 = 236,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,967.48x = 502,087.98 × 236,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,967.48x = 118,792,308,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,792,308,968.87/363,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,381.66

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