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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,023.55, 550,535.33 and 311,036.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,023.55, 550,535.33 and 311,036.35 is: 466,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,023.55 : 550,535.33 = 311,036.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,023.55/550,535.33 = 311,036.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,023.55x = 550,535.33 × 311,036.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,023.55x = 171,236,499,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,236,499,589.25/367,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,554.53

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