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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,999.84, 503,665.86 and 235,941.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,999.84, 503,665.86 and 235,941.32 is: 325,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,999.84 : 503,665.86 = 235,941.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,999.84/503,665.86 = 235,941.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,999.84x = 503,665.86 × 235,941.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,999.84x = 118,835,587,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,835,587,847.34/364,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,577.10

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