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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,693.26, 502,879.95 and 237,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,693.26, 502,879.95 and 237,132.30 is: 326,984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,693.26 : 502,879.95 = 237,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,693.26/502,879.95 = 237,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,693.26x = 502,879.95 × 237,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,693.26x = 119,249,079,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,249,079,167.39/364,693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,984.60

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