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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,199.58, 550,282.14 and 291,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,199.58, 550,282.14 and 291,985.86 is: 437,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,199.58 : 550,282.14 = 291,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,199.58/550,282.14 = 291,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,199.58x = 550,282.14 × 291,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,199.58x = 160,674,603,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,674,603,890.54/367,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,567.50

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