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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,569.29, 502,833.92 and 267,743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,569.29, 502,833.92 and 267,743.24 is: 369,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,569.29 : 502,833.92 = 267,743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,569.29/502,833.92 = 267,743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,569.29x = 502,833.92 × 267,743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,569.29x = 134,630,379,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630,379,069.82/364,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,286.13

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