Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,175.04, 502,276.68 and 236,891.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,175.04, 502,276.68 and 236,891.28 is: 326,724.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,175.04 : 502,276.68 = 236,891.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,175.04/502,276.68 = 236,891.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,175.04x = 502,276.68 × 236,891.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,175.04x = 118,984,965,639.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,984,965,639.35/364,175.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,724.66
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