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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,979.70, 550,469.55 and 209,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,979.70, 550,469.55 and 209,515.70 is: 314,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,979.70 : 550,469.55 = 209,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,979.70/550,469.55 = 209,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,979.70x = 550,469.55 × 209,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,979.70x = 115,332,013,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,332,013,096.94/366,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,273.55

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