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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,961.06, 505,845.14 and 362,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,961.06, 505,845.14 and 362,235 is: 496,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,961.06 : 505,845.14 = 362,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,961.06/505,845.14 = 362,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,961.06x = 505,845.14 × 362,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,961.06x = 183,234,814,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,234,814,287.90/368,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,623.72

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