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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.45, 550,437.68 and 209,494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.45, 550,437.68 and 209,494.45 is: 314,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.45 : 550,437.68 = 209,494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.45/550,437.68 = 209,494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.45x = 550,437.68 × 209,494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.45x = 115,313,639,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,313,639,030.88/366,958.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,241.68

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