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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,189.08, 550,266.44 and 291,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,189.08, 550,266.44 and 291,975.32 is: 437,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,189.08 : 550,266.44 = 291,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,189.08/550,266.44 = 291,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,189.08x = 550,266.44 × 291,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,189.08x = 160,664,215,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,664,215,693.05/367,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,551.73

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