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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.45, 550,481.18 and 209,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.45, 550,481.18 and 209,523.45 is: 314,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.45 : 550,481.18 = 209,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.45/550,481.18 = 209,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.45x = 550,481.18 × 209,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.45x = 115,338,714,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,338,714,946.05/366,987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,285.18

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