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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.20, 550,512.30 and 209,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.20, 550,512.30 and 209,544.20 is: 314,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.20 : 550,512.30 = 209,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.20/550,512.30 = 209,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.20x = 550,512.30 × 209,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.20x = 115,356,659,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,356,659,493.66/367,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,316.30

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