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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,187.58, 550,264.19 and 291,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,187.58, 550,264.19 and 291,973.82 is: 437,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,187.58 : 550,264.19 = 291,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,187.58/550,264.19 = 291,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,187.58x = 550,264.19 × 291,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,187.58x = 160,662,733,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,662,733,352.32/367,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,549.48

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