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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,963.06, 505,847.88 and 362,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,963.06, 505,847.88 and 362,237 is: 496,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,963.06 : 505,847.88 = 362,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,963.06/505,847.88 = 362,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,963.06x = 505,847.88 × 362,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,963.06x = 183,236,818,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,236,818,507.56/368,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,626.46

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