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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,698.26, 502,886.85 and 237,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,698.26, 502,886.85 and 237,137.30 is: 326,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,698.26 : 502,886.85 = 237,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,698.26/502,886.85 = 237,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,698.26x = 502,886.85 × 237,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,698.26x = 119,253,229,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,253,229,814.51/364,698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,991.50

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