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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,857.37, 550,286.39 and 295,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,857.37, 550,286.39 and 295,445.14 is: 443,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,857.37 : 550,286.39 = 295,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,857.37/550,286.39 = 295,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,857.37x = 550,286.39 × 295,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,857.37x = 162,579,438,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,579,438,896.54/366,857.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,167.98

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