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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,223.76, 506,205.92 and 362,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,223.76, 506,205.92 and 362,498.04 is: 496,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,223.76 : 506,205.92 = 362,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,223.76/506,205.92 = 362,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,223.76x = 506,205.92 × 362,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,223.76x = 183,498,653,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,498,653,836.40/369,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,984.96

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