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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,994.37, 502,349.79 and 218,847.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,994.37, 502,349.79 and 218,847.63 is: 302,032.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,994.37 : 502,349.79 = 218,847.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,994.37/502,349.79 = 218,847.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,994.37x = 502,349.79 × 218,847.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,994.37x = 109,938,060,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,938,060,972.50/363,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,032.31

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