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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,973.46, 500,005.28 and 351,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,973.46, 500,005.28 and 351,327.98 is: 481,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,973.46 : 500,005.28 = 351,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,973.46/500,005.28 = 351,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,973.46x = 500,005.28 × 351,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,973.46x = 175,665,843,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665,843,390.03/364,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,311.28

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