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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,493.58, 632,194.10 and 362,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,493.58, 632,194.10 and 362,869.24 is: 541,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,493.58 : 632,194.10 = 362,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,493.58/632,194.10 = 362,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,493.58x = 632,194.10 × 362,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,493.58x = 229,403,792,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,403,792,599.48/423,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,693.67

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