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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,881.20, 550,321.80 and 209,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,881.20, 550,321.80 and 209,417.20 is: 314,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,881.20 : 550,321.80 = 209,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,881.20/550,321.80 = 209,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,881.20x = 550,321.80 × 209,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,881.20x = 115,246,850,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,246,850,454.96/366,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,125.80

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