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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,205.18, 502,683.66 and 236,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,205.18, 502,683.66 and 236,659.34 is: 326,642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,205.18 : 502,683.66 = 236,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,205.18/502,683.66 = 236,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,205.18x = 502,683.66 × 236,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,205.18x = 118,964,783,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,964,783,204.38/364,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,642.21

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