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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,437.23, 502,706.86 and 283,736.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,437.23, 502,706.86 and 283,736.93 is: 391,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,437.23 : 502,706.86 = 283,736.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,437.23/502,706.86 = 283,736.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,437.23x = 502,706.86 × 283,736.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,437.23x = 142,636,497,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,636,497,923.46/364,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,388.39

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