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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,900.61, 652,432.31 and 364,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,900.61, 652,432.31 and 364,038.24 is: 502,241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,900.61 : 652,432.31 = 364,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,900.61/652,432.31 = 364,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,900.61x = 652,432.31 × 364,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,900.61x = 237,510,308,713.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,510,308,713.92/472,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,241.49

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