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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,033.23, 550,549.85 and 260,745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,033.23, 550,549.85 and 260,745.03 is: 391,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033.23 : 550,549.85 = 260,745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033.23/550,549.85 = 260,745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033.23x = 550,549.85 × 260,745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033.23x = 143,553,137,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,553,137,154.75/367,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,117.55

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