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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,667.60, 550,001.40 and 283,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,667.60, 550,001.40 and 283,723.60 is: 425,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,667.60 : 550,001.40 = 283,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,667.60/550,001.40 = 283,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,667.60x = 550,001.40 × 283,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,667.60x = 156,048,377,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,048,377,213.04/366,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,585.40

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