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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,007.70, 550,511.55 and 209,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,007.70, 550,511.55 and 209,543.70 is: 314,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,007.70 : 550,511.55 = 209,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,007.70/550,511.55 = 209,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,007.70x = 550,511.55 × 209,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,007.70x = 115,356,227,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,356,227,079.74/367,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,315.55

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