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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,058.23, 550,409.35 and 215,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,058.23, 550,409.35 and 215,304.90 is: 322,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,058.23 : 550,409.35 = 215,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,058.23/550,409.35 = 215,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,058.23x = 550,409.35 × 215,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,058.23x = 118,505,830,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,505,830,060.82/367,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,852.94

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