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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,261.88, 502,681.40 and 213,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,261.88, 502,681.40 and 213,358.88 is: 294,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,261.88 : 502,681.40 = 213,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,261.88/502,681.40 = 213,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,261.88x = 502,681.40 × 213,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,261.88x = 107,251,536,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,251,536,920.63/364,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,435.25

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