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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,197.76, 550,279.73 and 291,984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,197.76, 550,279.73 and 291,984.09 is: 437,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,197.76 : 550,279.73 = 291,984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,197.76/550,279.73 = 291,984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,197.76x = 550,279.73 × 291,984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,197.76x = 160,672,926,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,672,926,328.82/367,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,565.11

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