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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,006.45, 550,509.68 and 209,542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,006.45, 550,509.68 and 209,542.45 is: 314,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,006.45 : 550,509.68 = 209,542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,006.45/550,509.68 = 209,542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,006.45x = 550,509.68 × 209,542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,006.45x = 115,355,147,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,355,147,095.92/367,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,313.68

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