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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,308, 871,230.96 and 363,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,308, 871,230.96 and 363,036 is: 501,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,308 : 871,230.96 = 363,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,308/871,230.96 = 363,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,308x = 871,230.96 × 363,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,308x = 316,288,202,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,288,202,794.56/631,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,004.59

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