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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,309, 871,232.34 and 363,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,309, 871,232.34 and 363,037 is: 501,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,309 : 871,232.34 = 363,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,309/871,232.34 = 363,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,309x = 871,232.34 × 363,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,309x = 316,289,575,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,289,575,016.58/631,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,005.97

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