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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,264.07, 506,002.01 and 292,681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,264.07, 506,002.01 and 292,681.35 is: 402,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,264.07 : 506,002.01 = 292,681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,264.07/506,002.01 = 292,681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,264.07x = 506,002.01 × 292,681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,264.07x = 148,097,349,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,097,349,926.11/368,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,149.88

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