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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,461.84, 502,941.24 and 268,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,461.84, 502,941.24 and 268,933.68 is: 371,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,461.84 : 502,941.24 = 268,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,461.84/502,941.24 = 268,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,461.84x = 502,941.24 × 268,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,461.84x = 135,257,838,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,257,838,496.96/364,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,116.60

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