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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,055.80, 550,907.70 and 217,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,055.80, 550,907.70 and 217,108.60 is: 325,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,055.80 : 550,907.70 = 217,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,055.80/550,907.70 = 217,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,055.80x = 550,907.70 × 217,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,055.80x = 119,606,799,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,606,799,476.22/367,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,854.54

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