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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,084.83, 510,006.62 and 360,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,084.83, 510,006.62 and 360,113.22 is: 498,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,084.83 : 510,006.62 = 360,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,084.83/510,006.62 = 360,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,084.83x = 510,006.62 × 360,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,084.83x = 183,660,123,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,660,123,599.48/368,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,961.40

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