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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,031.23, 550,546.85 and 260,743.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,031.23, 550,546.85 and 260,743.03 is: 391,114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,031.23 : 550,546.85 = 260,743.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,031.23/550,546.85 = 260,743.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,031.23x = 550,546.85 × 260,743.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,031.23x = 143,551,253,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,551,253,825.96/367,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,114.55

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