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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,726.59, 503,589.30 and 235,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,726.59, 503,589.30 and 235,741.38 is: 325,495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,726.59 : 503,589.30 = 235,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,726.59/503,589.30 = 235,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,726.59x = 503,589.30 × 235,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,726.59x = 118,716,836,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,716,836,535.23/364,726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,495.43

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