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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,036.23, 550,554.35 and 260,748.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,036.23, 550,554.35 and 260,748.03 is: 391,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,036.23 : 550,554.35 = 260,748.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,036.23/550,554.35 = 260,748.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,036.23x = 550,554.35 × 260,748.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,036.23x = 143,555,962,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,555,962,170.43/367,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,122.05

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