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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,959.55, 505,843.08 and 362,233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,959.55, 505,843.08 and 362,233.49 is: 496,621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,959.55 : 505,843.08 = 362,233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,959.55/505,843.08 = 362,233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,959.55x = 505,843.08 × 362,233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,959.55x = 183,233,302,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,233,302,449.58/368,959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,621.66

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