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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,237.18, 502,727.79 and 236,691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,237.18, 502,727.79 and 236,691.34 is: 326,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,237.18 : 502,727.79 = 236,691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,237.18/502,727.79 = 236,691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,237.18x = 502,727.79 × 236,691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,237.18x = 118,991,314,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,991,314,270.34/364,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,686.35

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