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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,272.82, 551,905.05 and 301,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,272.82, 551,905.05 and 301,171.32 is: 453,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,272.82 : 551,905.05 = 301,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,272.82/551,905.05 = 301,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,272.82x = 551,905.05 × 301,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,272.82x = 166,217,972,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,217,972,423.17/366,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,809.19

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