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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,717.59, 503,576.88 and 235,732.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,717.59, 503,576.88 and 235,732.38 is: 325,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,717.59 : 503,576.88 = 235,732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,717.59/503,576.88 = 235,732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,717.59x = 503,576.88 × 235,732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,717.59x = 118,709,376,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,709,376,435.37/364,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,483.00

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