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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,972.71, 500,004.23 and 351,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,972.71, 500,004.23 and 351,327.20 is: 481,310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,972.71 : 500,004.23 = 351,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,972.71/500,004.23 = 351,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,972.71x = 500,004.23 × 351,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,972.71x = 175,665,084,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665,084,357.42/364,972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,310.19

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