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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,196.58, 550,277.64 and 291,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,196.58, 550,277.64 and 291,982.86 is: 437,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,196.58 : 550,277.64 = 291,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,196.58/550,277.64 = 291,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,196.58x = 550,277.64 × 291,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,196.58x = 160,671,639,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,671,639,121.25/367,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,563.01

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