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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,259.50, 551,884.95 and 301,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,259.50, 551,884.95 and 301,158 is: 453,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,259.50 : 551,884.95 = 301,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,259.50/551,884.95 = 301,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,259.50x = 551,884.95 × 301,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,259.50x = 166,204,567,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,204,567,772.10/366,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,789.10

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