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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,043.55, 550,565.37 and 311,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,043.55, 550,565.37 and 311,056.35 is: 466,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,043.55 : 550,565.37 = 311,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,043.55/550,565.37 = 311,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,043.55x = 550,565.37 × 311,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,043.55x = 171,256,854,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,256,854,428.60/367,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,584.56

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