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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,163.56, 508,971.12 and 364,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,163.56, 508,971.12 and 364,795.58 is: 504,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,163.56 : 508,971.12 = 364,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,163.56/508,971.12 = 364,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,163.56x = 508,971.12 × 364,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,163.56x = 185,670,414,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,670,414,923.65/368,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,315.02

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