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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,382.28, 502,627.07 and 235,118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,382.28, 502,627.07 and 235,118.43 is: 324,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,382.28 : 502,627.07 = 235,118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,382.28/502,627.07 = 235,118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,382.28x = 502,627.07 × 235,118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,382.28x = 118,176,888,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,176,888,161.70/364,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,321.17

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