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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,697.26, 502,885.46 and 237,136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,697.26, 502,885.46 and 237,136.30 is: 326,990.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,697.26 : 502,885.46 = 237,136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,697.26/502,885.46 = 237,136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,697.26x = 502,885.46 × 237,136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,697.26x = 119,252,397,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,252,397,308.20/364,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,990.11

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