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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.17, 549,761.82 and 286,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.17, 549,761.82 and 286,933.25 is: 429,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.17 : 549,761.82 = 286,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.17/549,761.82 = 286,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.17x = 549,761.82 × 286,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.17x = 157,744,941,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,744,941,913.71/366,926.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,909.22

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